Large Black and Gold Chinoiserie Vases, Hand-Painted Wood, c. 1980s

A matched pair of Japanese Cloisonné vases in exactly the same shape and size, but with different colors and design patterns. Both have highly detailed geometric borders and other pa...

An antique Japanese raised hibachi (charcoal fire bowl/brazier stand), historically used for heating or tea preparation in elite households. This piece dates to the Meiji Era (1868-...

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and hand painted wood vases you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout....

This pair of signed Gyokusan Japanese Satsuma vases showcases a striking black and gold aesthetic, crafted from earthenware pottery. Each vase features hand-painted gold gilt decoration and is adorned with an elegant bamboo motif. The gold paint is applied with fine detail to create texture and depth in the bamboo stalks and leaves. Gyokuzan refers to a prominent master artist associated with high-quality Meiji-period Satsuma ware. Gyokuzan was a pivotal figure in Satsuma pottery, known for sophisticated designs during the Meiji period (1868–1912). While traditional Satsuma often uses an ivory crackled glaze, "black and gold" variants are highly prized for their dramatic contrast. The signature on each Satsuma vase may be that of Shibayama, followed by the character for "painted by". It is a recognized artist signature found on high-quality Satsuma ware from the Meiji period (1868–1912). The use of gold lacquer-like gilding on a deep black background is a hallmark of "Black Satsuma...