Treasures of Japan: Fine Antiques & Artworks 2025-12-11 Auction - 414 Price Results - WABIKAI in Saitama
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Vase by Makuzu Kozan I
Small Cloisonne Vase by Yasuyuki Namikawa
Triple-Tier Pagoda
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Saitama, Saitama, Japan
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Treasures of Japan: Fine Antiques & Artworks

WABIKAI

WABIKAI

WABIKAI is pleased to present our upcoming auction featuring a curated selection of 421 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.
SOLD
White Heron Ceramic Okimono by Miyanaga Tozan: This porcelain figure depicts a white heron standing gracefully upon a stylized rock, rendered with refined naturalism and poetic elegance. The bird’s slender body curves gently as it lowers its
0001: White Heron Ceramic Okimono by Miyanaga Tozan
Est.
¥30,000
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¥50,000
SOLD
Set of Five Tea Bowls by Kazan Yuju: This pair of ceramic komainu figures is crafted from rustic, unrefined clay, displaying a calm earthy tone with gentle weathering that reflects the passage of time. Both figures sit upright, turning
0002: Set of Five Tea Bowls by Kazan Yuju
Est.
¥80,000
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¥120,000
SOLD
Nabeshima Porcelain Incense Stand by Mikiyama Denshichi: This pedestal fruit dish features a dignified and elegant form, harmoniously uniting two distinct decorative approaches applied to the bowl and the foot. The interior is adorned with a serene
0003: Nabeshima Porcelain Incense Stand by Mikiyama Denshichi
Est.
¥150,000
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¥250,000
SOLD
Yokohama Ware Decorative Plate by Iwano: This elegant square porcelain plaque, produced by the Iwano workshop of Yokohama-yaki, presents a refined balance of form and painterly artistry. The gently contoured corners and luminous white glaze
0004: Yokohama Ware Decorative Plate by Iwano
Est.
¥50,000
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¥80,000
SOLD
Kensui by Rokusei Kachutei Dohachi VI: This blue-and-white porcelain kensui [waste-water bowl] was crafted by Kach?tei Dohachi VI, a master of the Kyoto ware tradition. The cylindrical vessel is finely potted with a pure, translucent
0005: Kensui by Rokusei Kachutei Dohachi VI
Est.
¥80,000
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¥120,000
SOLD
Incense Burner by Makuzu Kozan: This elegant incense burner by Makuzu Kozan [Miyagawa Kozan] is covered in a lustrous white “Koryo-style” glaze, delicately decorated with a faint arabesque pattern beneath the surface. The
0006: Incense Burner by Makuzu Kozan
Est.
¥80,000
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¥100,000
SOLD
Bowl by Makuzu Kozan: This elegant bowl was crafted by Makuzu Kozan, successor of the renowned Makuzu kiln. The vessel presents a poised form with a slightly flared rim and a full, rounded body defined by smooth, graceful
0007: Bowl by Makuzu Kozan
Est.
¥380,000
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¥420,000
SOLD
Underglaze Polychrome Vase by Makuzu Kozan: This elegant vase was crafted by Makuzu Kozan, master of the Makuzu kiln during its mature period. The form stands tall and balanced, with softly flowing lines full of subtle tension. The body is
0008: Underglaze Polychrome Vase by Makuzu Kozan
Est.
¥650,000
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¥850,000
SOLD
Celadon Flower Vase by Sozan: This celadon vase by Suwa Sozan II [1890–1977] exemplifies the refined elegance of Kyoto celadon ware. The vessel, with its softly rounded form, is coated in a translucent bluish-green glaze
0009: Celadon Flower Vase by Sozan
Est.
¥800,000
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¥1,000,000
SOLD
Blue and White Vase by Makuzu Kozan I: This elegant blue-and-white vase features a slender, graceful silhouette and a refined white porcelain body. The landscape scene is rendered entirely in cobalt blue, using subtle shading and graded
0010: Blue and White Vase by Makuzu Kozan I
Est.
¥950,000
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¥1,150,000
SOLD
Vase by Makuzu Kozan I: This vase, crafted by the First Makuzu Kozan, is an outstanding example of his signature technique that harmoniously blends underglaze cobalt blue with overglaze enamels and gilt decoration. The
0011: Vase by Makuzu Kozan I
Est.
¥1,450,000
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¥1,750,000
SOLD
Polychrome Vase by Makuzu Kozan I: This color-painted vase was created by the First-generation Makuzu Kozan. The vessel displays an elegant, well-balanced silhouette with smoothly flowing contours. The body is decorated with finely
0012: Polychrome Vase by Makuzu Kozan I
Est.
¥1,900,000
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¥2,200,000
SOLD
Underglaze-Decorated Vase by Makuzu Kozan I: This refined vase was created by Makuzu Kozan I, the second-generation master of the renowned Makuzu kiln. The vessel stands tall with an elegant silhouette, its rounded body tapering smoothly to a
0013: Underglaze-Decorated Vase by Makuzu Kozan I
Est.
¥900,000
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¥1,200,000
SOLD
Vase by First-Generation Miura Chikuken: This magnificent vase was created by Miura Chikken I in homage to the imperial porcelain style of the Ming Dynasty’s Wanli period. The vessel is adorned throughout with brilliant and opulent
0014: Vase by First-Generation Miura Chikuken
Est.
¥600,000
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¥800,000
SOLD
Vase by Seifu Yohei III: This vase, crafted by Seifu Yohei III, embodies his signature hisoku-y? celadon glaze. The elegantly rounded body is adorned with a delicately carved relief of plum blossoms and a sparrow perched
0015: Vase by Seifu Yohei III
Est.
¥1,200,000
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¥1,600,000
SOLD
Egret One-Flower Vase by Kato Yutaro: This elegant ichirin-zashi vase by Kato Yutaro features a slender, elongated neck rising from a gently flattened, rounded body coated in a soft ivory glaze. Its surface displays a refined ink-painted
0016: Egret One-Flower Vase by Kato Yutaro
Est.
¥700,000
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¥900,000
SOLD
Small Satsuma Vase by Hosoda: Height: 7.3cmDiameter: 5.5cm
0017: Small Satsuma Vase by Hosoda
Est.
¥70,000
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¥90,000
SOLD
Satsuma Incense Burner by Kozan: Height: 6.7cmDiameter: 8.3cm
0018: Satsuma Incense Burner by Kozan
Est.
¥50,000
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¥80,000
SOLD
Satsuma Tea Bowl by Yabumeizan: This Satsuma teabowl features a warm ivory glaze delicately decorated with branches of autumn maple leaves. The foliage extends from the exterior wall into the interior of the bowl, rendered in
0019: Satsuma Tea Bowl by Yabumeizan
Est.
¥300,000
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¥400,000
SOLD
Large Vase with Dragon Handles: This magnificent large vase impresses with its grand scale, balanced proportions, and richly ornamented surface. The gracefully rising body is complemented by a pair of sculptural cloud-shaped
0020: Large Vase with Dragon Handles
Est.
¥150,000
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¥250,000
Satsuma Vase Made by Hattori: This Satsuma vase, made by Hattori, features a full, rounded body decorated throughout in exquisite kinrande enameling. The vessel is encircled by an elaborate narrative scene depicting festive
0021: Satsuma Vase Made by Hattori
Est.
¥200,000
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¥300,000
Lot Passed
SOLD
Satsuma Vase by Hiramatsu Genzan: This vase features an elegantly elongated silhouette, rising with refined poise, while the flaring mouth exhibits softly undulating, petal-like contours that lend the piece a graceful decorative
0022: Satsuma Vase by Hiramatsu Genzan
Est.
¥150,000
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¥200,000
SOLD
Satsuma Vase by Meiza: This Satsuma vase, crafted by the Meizan workshop, is a refined example of the atelier’s celebrated mastery of ultra-fine polychrome and gilt decoration. The slender, angular body is fully adorned
0023: Satsuma Vase by Meiza
Est.
¥250,000
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¥350,000
SOLD
Pair of Satsuma Vases by Seikozan: This pair of Satsuma vases by Seikozan is decorated with exceptionally fine overglaze enamels and gold, set upon a warm ivory-toned crackled ground. Each vase presents four distinct panels: elegant
0024: Pair of Satsuma Vases by Seikozan
Est.
¥350,000
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¥400,000