Meiji Elegance: Fine Japanese Art & Craft

Cloisonne Enamel Vase by Namikawa Yasuyuki, Kyoto

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Saitama, Tokyo, Japan

Auction Details

Meiji Elegance: Fine Japanese Art & Craft

WABIKAI

WABIKAI is pleased to present our upcoming auction featuring a curated selection of 390 lots of fine Japanese antiques. This sale encompasses a wide range of categories, including metalwork, ceramics, lacquerware, paintings and calligraphy, as well as Buddhist and Taoist ritual objects. Each piece has been carefully selected to represent the artistry and cultural heritage of Japan, offering collectors and connoisseurs an exceptional opportunity to acquire works of historical and aesthetic significance.

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White Porcelain Bowl with Wisteria by Kiyomizu Rokubei: Height 9.3cmDiameter 8.9cm

0001: White Porcelain Bowl with Wisteria by Kiyomizu Rokubei

Est.

¥60,000

¥100,000

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Large Blue and White Bowl: This large blue-and-white porcelain bowl exudes majesty and refinement. The exterior is decorated with an intricate landscape of mountains, pavilions, and soaring birds, evoking the lyrical spirit of

0002: Large Blue and White Bowl

Est.

¥300,000

¥400,000

SOLD

Sometsuke Confectionery Dish by Kawamoto Hansuke: This confectionery dish is a work by Kawamoto Hansuke, a renowned Seto potter of the Edo period. Supported by a graceful tall foot, the form is dignified and elegant, with a pure white glaze of

0003: Sometsuke Confectionery Dish by Kawamoto Hansuke

Est.

¥150,000

¥200,000

Blue & White Hirado Ink Screen: Height:13.3cm Length:14cm Wide:6.3cm

0004: Blue & White Hirado Ink Screen

Est.

¥50,000

¥70,000

Lot Passed

SOLD

Blue & White Mizusashi: Height:11cm Diameter:20.5cm

0005: Blue & White Mizusashi

Est.

¥20,000

¥40,000

SOLD

Blue and White Square Water Basin: This square water basin is finely decorated in underglaze blue with a detailed landscape scene. The rectangular form is precise, with clearly defined edges. The surface depicts layered mountains,

0006: Blue and White Square Water Basin

Est.

¥80,000

¥120,000

SOLD

Peony-Decorated Blue-and-White Vase by Makuzu Kozan I: This porcelain vase, decorated with peonies in underglaze blue, is the work of Makuzu Kozan I [1842–1917]. The vessel rises gracefully with a flared mouth and rounded shoulders tapering to the

0007: Peony-Decorated Blue-and-White Vase by Makuzu Kozan I

Est.

¥350,000

¥550,000

SOLD

Blue and White Vase, Signed: This blue-and-white porcelain vase features a globular body with a flared mouth, presenting a dignified and balanced form. The surface is decorated in underglaze blue with lush branches of peaches,

0008: Blue and White Vase, Signed

Est.

¥120,000

¥160,000

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Blue-and-White Vase by Koransha: Height 30.3cmDiameter 14cm

0009: Blue-and-White Vase by Koransha

Est.

¥40,000

¥70,000

SOLD

Inoue Ryosai I: Sumida Ware Vase: This vase was crafted by Inoue Ry?sai [1828–1899]. The form is dignified and upright, with small loop handles on the shoulders. The front is decorated with a relief of a wheat ear, symbolizing

0010: Inoue Ryosai I: Sumida Ware Vase

Est.

¥100,000

¥150,000

SOLD

Seto Ware Vase by Kawamoto Masukichi: This is a Seto ware vase with a polychrome floral and bird design, crafted by Kawamoto Masukichi. The vase has a graceful, rounded form with a luminous white porcelain body. Delicate brushwork

0011: Seto Ware Vase by Kawamoto Masukichi

Est.

¥150,000

¥230,000

SOLD

Kutani Vase with Yellow Glaze: Height 23.6cmDiameter 17.7cm

0012: Kutani Vase with Yellow Glaze

Est.

¥80,000

¥100,000

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Yellow-Glazed Vase by Seifu Yohei: This elegant vase, crafted by Seifu Yohei, is entirely covered in a refined yellow glaze of exceptional clarity and warmth. The body is delicately incised with floral and butterfly motifs, subtly

0013: Yellow-Glazed Vase by Seifu Yohei

Est.

¥800,000

¥1,500,000

SOLD

Large Vase by Makuzu Kozan: This imposing Large Black-Ground Vase with Iron-Painted Rabbits and Floral Design was crafted by Makuzu Kozan I [1842–1916], one of the greatest masters of Meiji-period Japanese ceramics. The vase

0014: Large Vase by Makuzu Kozan

Est.

¥1,500,000

¥2,000,000

SOLD

Yellow-Glazed Flower Vase by Makuzu Kozan: This work was created by Makuzu Kozan [1842–1917], one of the most celebrated ceramic masters of modern Japan. The vase displays a refined and elegant form with a lobed mouth, broad shoulders

0015: Yellow-Glazed Flower Vase by Makuzu Kozan

Est.

¥450,000

¥650,000

Silver-Mounted Incense Burner by Makuzu Kozan I: This incense burner with silver-mounted rim and chrysanthemum design is the work of Makuzu Kozan I [1842–1917]. The rounded form is fitted at the mouth with a silver band, imparting a refined and

0016: Silver-Mounted Incense Burner by Makuzu Kozan I

Est.

¥350,000

¥400,000

Lot Passed

SOLD

Confectionery Dish by Gorodaiho Wu Xiangrui: Height 3.2cmDiameter 12.8cm

0017: Confectionery Dish by Gorodaiho Wu Xiangrui

Est.

¥40,000

¥60,000

SOLD

Lidded Container by Seifu Yohei, Original Box: This piece, Lidded Vessel with Chrysanthemum Design, crafted by Seifu Yohei, embodies refined elegance and masterful artistry. The pristine white porcelain body is adorned with vividly painted

0018: Lidded Container by Seifu Yohei, Original Box

Est.

¥100,000

¥150,000

SOLD

Celadon Bowl by Aoki Mokubei: This work, titled Imitation Tenryu-ji Celadon Lotus-Leaf Bowl, was created by Aoki Mokubei and bears the inscription of Matsunaga Jian. The bowl is modeled after a lotus leaf, with an undulating rim

0019: Celadon Bowl by Aoki Mokubei

Est.

¥80,000

¥120,000

SOLD

5 Blue and White Tea Utensils: A set of five blue and white porcelain tea utensils. The fine white body is covered with a clear glaze, displaying a bright cobalt-blue decoration of floral and geometric motifs. The three small

0020: 5 Blue and White Tea Utensils

Est.

¥160,000

¥220,000

SOLD

White Porcelain Vase by Seifu Yohei: This elegant vase is finely crafted in luminous white porcelain, its glaze possessing a jade-like luster of remarkable purity. The body is delicately carved with motifs of narcissus flowers, their

0021: White Porcelain Vase by Seifu Yohei

Est.

¥550,000

¥800,000

SOLD

Underglaze Decorated Large Vase by Koransha: This impressive large vase, produced by K?ransha, is decorated in underglaze polychrome with a panoramic landscape scene. The generously rounded form provides a canvas for a finely painted

0022: Underglaze Decorated Large Vase by Koransha

Est.

¥180,000

¥240,000

SOLD

Large Blue and White Bowl by Miura Chikusen I: This large porcelain bowl, titled ''Seika Kabutsu-zu Daihach'' [Large Bowl with Fruit Design in Underglaze Blue], was created by the distinguished ceramic artist Miura Chikusen I [1846–1917], a

0023: Large Blue and White Bowl by Miura Chikusen I

Est.

¥450,000

¥800,000

SOLD

Celadon Vase by Ito Tozan: This refined vase was created by the eminent ceramic master It? T?zan, one of the great pioneers of modern Japanese pottery. The vessel is covered in a lustrous celadon glaze, its surface smooth and

0024: Celadon Vase by Ito Tozan

Est.

¥40,000

¥80,000

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