A very unusually Imari platter in the shape of a shell. The shell form is typically seen in Chinese pieces but it is very unusual for Imari. [Read more…]
Pair of Ground Blue Vases
September 14, 2020 By Leave a Comment
Ground blue Satsuma vases are always a favorite and this pair delivers. Standing 8 ½” tall and 4 ½” in diameter, this pair is beautiful. [Read more…]
Miniature Pair of Satsuma Vases
May 13, 2019 By Leave a Comment
A magnificent pair of miniature, Satsuma vases in excellent condition.
Kutani Tray
March 18, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Kutani Tray
Stunning. Magnificent. Show stopper. WOW! These words do not do this piece justice at all. This Kutani tray is one of the finest pieces we have ever seen and the finest we have had the honor to offer to the public. Overall, it is almost a perfect square at 14 1/2″. The bright color and clarity are rare for Kutani.
Early 19th Century Imari Vase
February 15, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Early 19th Century Imari Vase
A rare, early 19th century Imari vase from Japan. Look closely at this piece and compare it to the later 19th century pieces. Notice the color and artistry difference.
[Read more…]Imari: Japan’s original porcelain masterpiece
July 18, 2018 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK – Imari ware is a broad term for the first porcelain ever produced in Japan. Its development was made possible by the discovery of exceptionally fine kaolin in 1616, early in the Edo period. It is also known as Arita ware, named for the town where it was made, which was a traditional ceramics center on the island of Kyushu. [Read more…]
