A few examples of appraisal values for
SHIMAZU FAMILY CREST

• JAPANESE SATSUMA PORCELAIN
  JAPANESE SATSUMA PORCELAIN MINIATURE TEAPOT Japanese Satsuma porcelain miniature teapot, with rattan handle, ribbed form with figural and landscape decoration, signed underside with four character mark under Shimazu family crest. 2.5" H x 3.5" diameter.
• Okamoto Ryozan for the Yasuda
  Okamoto Ryozan for the Yasuda Company, A Finely Reticulated Satsuma Vase and Cover, Meiji Period, Circa 1900 The rounded hexagonal vase pierced on three sides alternating with panels decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with scenes of ladies and children engaged in kitsuke (kimono preparation), courtesans enjoying cherry blossoms, and two sparrows mid flight amongst cherry blossoms, signed on the base 'Ryozan' with the Yasuda Company trademark and the Shimazu family crest height 7.6 in — 19.2 cm
• 1912-1926 JAPANESE SATSUMA
  1912-1926 JAPANESE SATSUMA VASEelongated baluster form, each panel featuring groups of women and bodhisattvas in traditional garden and interior scenes, the neck featuring a geometrical motif alternating with the Shimazu family crest, all against a off-white ground with stippled gilt detailing, signed in gilt in a rectangular panel with Shimazu family crest under base; height: 36.5 cm (14 3/8 in.) CONDITION The vase is in good condition. Very fine crazing visible to exterior and interior of the body. Inspection under UV light shows no sign of restoration.
• 1912-1926 JAPANESE SATSUMA LARGE
  1912-1926 JAPANESE SATSUMA LARGE VASEsquare form, each panel featuring reliefs of bodhisattvas in various traditional garden and mountainous scenes, the neck featuring a geometrical motif alternating with the Shimazu family crest, all against a off-white ground with stippled gilt detailing, the cover in conforming design with a geometric thumb reset signed in gilt in a rectangular panel with Shimazu family crest under base; height: 36.5 cm (14 3/8 in.) CONDITION The vase is in good condition. Very fine crazing visible to exterior and interior of the body. Inspection under UV light shows no sign of restoration.
• 1912-1926 CENTURY SATSUMA LARGE
  1912-1926 CENTURY SATSUMA LARGE ROUND VASEround form, featuring bodhisattvas in various traditional garden and mountainous scenes, the neck featuring a geometrical motif alternating with the Shimazu family crest, all against a off-white ground with stippled gilt detailing, the cover in conforming design with a geometric thumb rest with Shimazu family crest and various character inscriptions under base; height: 31 cm (12 1/4 in.) CONDITION The vase is in good condition. Very fine crazing visible to exterior and interior of the body. Inspection under UV light shows no sign of restoration.
• Japanese satsuma, probably Meiji or
  Japanese satsuma, probably Meiji or Showa period cylindrical vase atop a slightly raised foot with tapered neck terminating in wide mouth, the body of the vase decorated with bamboo trees, in the center circular panel of seated figure with children in front of a room divider, the next elaborately decorated with lupus, the rim with unusual red boarder; the base marked Hakuzan beneath Shimazu family crest within cartouche; overall good condition with minor wear and loss consistent with age, some areas of heavier wear and loss to gilt;
• HODODA SATSUMA 19C MEIJI JAPANESE
  HODODA SATSUMA 19C MEIJI JAPANESE BOWLLarge 10-3/4" diameter ribbed bowl. Inside depicts the 18 arhats. Outside has alternating cobalt glazed vanes with painted panels depicting groups of women. About 4-1/2" high. Some gilt wear on outside. No damage or repair. No wear to painting or gilding inside bowl. Bottom bears Hododa (Hodota) cartouche beneath Shimazu family crest. From estate collection of very fine Satsuma, several pieces of which are in today's sale. shipping info This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
• JAPANESE SATSUMA PORCELAIN LOHAN
  JAPANESE SATSUMA PORCELAIN LOHAN BOWL LATE MEIJI PERIOD HEIGHT 3". DIAMETER 7".JAPANESE SATSUMA PORCELAIN LOHAN BOWL, Late Meiji Period, Pinched rim. Decoration of Immortals and enameled dragon's head on interior. Similar decoration on exterior, with the dragon's body running throughout the lohans. Shimazu family crest above Satsuma Yaki signature on base. Retains remnants of old label. Dimensions: Height 3". Diameter 7".
• JAPANESE SATSUMA PORCELAIN VASE
  JAPANESE SATSUMA PORCELAIN VASE LATE MEIJI PERIOD, 20TH CENTURY HEIGHT 12.25”.JAPANESE SATSUMA PORCELAIN VASE, Late Meiji Period, 20th Century, Relief-decorated with lohans, sages and dragons. Shimazu family crest on signature plaque on base. Dimensions: Height 12.25".
• TWO ARTICLES OF JAPANESE SATSUMA
  TWO ARTICLES OF JAPANESE SATSUMA POTTERYTWO ARTICLES OF JAPANESE SATSUMA POTTERY: 1) Koshida bowl, Hundred Birds pattern, Taisho era c. 1912-1926, Koshida rimfoot mark, 4-5/8" diameter; 2) Shuzan vase, gold bamboo painted on black ground, Shuzan cartouche rimfoot mark under Shimazu family crest, mid-20th century, 6"H.
• A PAIR OF SATSUMA POTTERY VASES,
  A PAIR OF SATSUMA POTTERY VASES, JAPANESE MEIJI ERA PAIR OF SATSUMA POTTERY VASES, Japanese Meiji era, c. 1868-1912, Gosu blue landscape exteriors on ivory ground, blue/gold Shimazu family crest Satsuma rimfoot mark, 7.5"H.
• A JAPANESE SATSUMA BOWL BY HAKUSAN
  A JAPANESE SATSUMA BOWL BY HAKUSAN Meiji period (1868-1912), very finely hand painted satsuma bowl with immortal figures to well and a dragon in red and black, Shimazu family crest painted in gilt above the scene, dimpled rim, exterior sides hand painted with two dragons in same style and Shimazu family crests against a finely crackled ivory surface, signed to the underside with Shimazu clan crest and Hakusan in cartouche.
• SATSUMA 'KANNON AND RAKAN' VASE
  SATSUMA 'KANNON AND RAKAN' VASE MEIJI PERIOD ?? ????? ??????????the body decorated in two panels with a gathering of Kannon and rakans flanked with sinuous dragons, the neck adorned with two three-clawed dragons, the base signed with a four-character mark in gold in a double-square below a Shimazu family crest, with a wooden stand(1)32cm highProvenance: Private collection from the Scottish Borders, comprising Asian Art collected over 50 years
• JAPANESE SATSUMA POTTERY TEAPOT
  JAPANESE SATSUMA POTTERY TEAPOT with figural dragon as handle and spout. Meiji period (1869-1912). Marked with the Shimazu family crest. Height: 7.75 inches. The teapot is in very good condition with light wear and crazing throughout and no visible chips or repairs.
• A Japanese Satsuma Vase of baluster
  A Japanese Satsuma Vase of baluster form having gilt and polychrome decoration of arhats amongst sinuous white dragons bearing the Shimazu family crest and Dai Nippon Satsuma Fuzan-zo marks to the underside raised upon a hardwood stand. Height 12 inches.
• A Pair of Mirror Image Satsuma
  A Pair of Mirror Image Satsuma Dragonware Porcelain Vases on Carved Stands Late Meiji (1868-1912) Slightly tapered square shape vase with short neck and flared rim. Hand painted in polychrome with gilt highlights depicting thousand Immortals design and dragon with white moriage. Marked in iron red cartouche with gilt characters with Shimazu family crest on the underside. Raised on carved wood footed stand. Vase measures apprx. 4-3/4"T x 2-3/8" square and overall on stand apprx. 5-1/2"T.
• A Pair of Satsuma Dargonware
  A Pair of Satsuma Dargonware Porcelain Vases of Thousand Immortals Late Meiji (1868-1912). Hexagonal shape footed porcelain vases with short neck and flared rim over slightly tapered shoulders. Hand painted in polychrome with extensive gilt highlights depicting panoramic thousand Immortals design and dragon with white moriage. Shoulders decorated in gilt with three Shimazu family crests with clouds on a brocade background. Marked in iron red cartouche with gilt characters with Shimazu family crest on the underside. Measures apprx. 9"T x 4-1/2" x 4".
• Japanese Satsuma Bowl Depicting
  Japanese Satsuma Bowl Depicting Gods of Good Luck Design on interior has raised figures and enamel decoration on the body of a dragon. The dragon appears on the outside of the bowl also with raised enamel. There is a calligraphic signature on the bottom of bowl; Shimazu family crest and maker's signature ca. 1940's.
• A Satsuma Gyokuzan Dragonware
  A Satsuma Gyokuzan Dragonware Lidded Vase Kyoto Meiji Circular form resting on a high relief dragon figure raised on bear mask tri-footed domed base pierced lid with high relief Foo Dog finial. Profusely decorated with images of Immortals and highlighted in gilt throughout; three Shimazu family crest on the base. Marked underneath with: three characters on the right - Dai Nippon (Great Japan); two in the centre - Satsuma-yaki; three on the left - dai ni [hon] Gyokuzan. Measures apprx. 7-1/4"T x 4"D at the widest point.
• A Satsuma Choshuzan Dragonware
  A Satsuma Choshuzan Dragonware Lidded Vase Kyoto Meiji Round form supported by shaped stem raised on tri-footed domed base reticulated lid with high relief dragon finial. Profusely decorated with images of Immortals and highlighted in gilt throughout Shimazu family crest on the base. Marked underneath with: Dai Nippon (Great Japan); four in the centre - Satsuma Jitsu Sei; three on the right - Choshuzan i.e. the potter and three on the left Kagetsu Ga - painter. The large square character reads either Maru or Tsubaru - a studio mark. Measures apprx. 7-1/4"T x 3-1/2"D at the widest point.
• Two pieces Japanese satsuma:
  Two pieces Japanese satsuma: censer, Buddhist lion finial and handles, immortals, 6-1/2 in.; teapot, bamboo form finial, spout and handle, butterflies, 5 in., repaired handle , both bases with Shimazu family crest above cartouche with mark for "Satsuma", late 19th/early 20th century. From the Foster-Sondley Estate.
• Pair Japanese Satsuma vases: mirror
  Pair Japanese Satsuma vases: mirror images, horse and bridge at waterfall, flowering trees, conifers, distant mountains, bases with gilt characters in iron red rectangle surmounted with Shimazu family crest, early 20th century, 8-3/4 in. Overall light crazing, as made. The Estate of The Late Paula Spanierman Etherington, Asheville, North Carolina.
• Two pieces Satsuma: scalloped bowl,
  Two pieces Satsuma: scalloped bowl, Yoshitsune practicing swordplay with tengu , verso with gilt Shimazu family crest, base with extensive gilt over red inscription, 1-1/4 x 7-1/4 in., crackling with some discoloration, wear to gilt, tape residue ; teapot, flattened form with tripod feet, bamboo wrapped metal handle, cartouches with children, landscapes, floral ground, base with four gilt characters within iron red square, 1-3/4 x 4 x 3-3/4 in., loss and repair at handle, some loss to gilt edges , both late 19th/early 20th century. The Estate of The Late Paula Spanierman Etherington, Asheville, North Carolina.
• Japanese Satsuma bowl, gilt lobed
  Japanese Satsuma bowl, gilt lobed rim, interior and exterior with profusion of polychrome and gilt flowers, base with iron red and gilt Shimazu family crest, two-character "Satsuma", early 20th century, 2-1/8 x 5 in. Excellent condition, minor firing flaw at rim. Private Collection, Chattanooga, Tennessee