A Japanese Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl

Satsuma bowl decorated with a striking landscape that evokes the beauty and serenity of the Japanese hills, with a gently flowing river surrounded by trees and mountains. The bowl i...

Large cylindrical Satsuma vase, decorated with polychrome enamels and pure gold, depicting a scene of daily life with three geishas and a samurai on a festive day. Signed ‘Seizan zō...

A Satsuma vase depicting a group of carp swimming in a stream. The scene is depicted from a shore perspective, where partially submerged tree trunks emerge and delicate flowers bloom...

Satsuma ceramic lantern vase signed Matsumoto Hozan, decorated in polychrome enamels and gold within three rectangular reserves. The first reserve shows a peacock; the second shows ...

Koro Satsuma Japanese ceramic Japanese glazed ceramic in various colors Meiji Style Circa 1940 Origin Japan It has traditional images painted on its front and back. The purpose of th...

Signed, Meiji period (late 19th century), Decorated in various coloured enamels and lavish gilt on a blue ground with panels containing samurai, ladies in kimono, the interior with a...

A large Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1890-1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time based in Kyoto. In the typical style of satsuma made at the turn of 20th century, the vase is elaborately decorated with a rather unusual kinran-de (gold paint) and green enamel highlight on a mottled brown background. The painterly decoration depicts a large seasonal floral arrangement in a circular fashion. Besides the obviously superb craftsmanship, what sets this particular vase apart from many lower quality and mass-produced pieces is its tone-on-tone color pallet that is visually somber and the small and sensitive details that heralds the change of the seasons. When the viewer goes beyond the first casual glimpse of the blossom and foliage, one would notice that on the edges of certain leaves as well as along the stalks, there accumulates a very thin layer of the white dust that represents the frost. The flower in bloom are chrysanthemums. Despite of being splendid, they are the messengers of the autumn. The large lotus leaf was subtly rendered in a bended and slightly withered manner, just past its prime. Although the lotus is still in bloom, the prominent seed pod indicates it may be the last for the season. The sentimental capture of the change of the seasons is not unusual in Japanese art. This vase poetically represents such a subtle transition from summer to fall, perhaps depicting the very first frost. The neck of the vase is also slightly unusual with two rolled rings...

Exquisite Hand Painted Japanese Satsuma Lidded Bowl A stunning lidded Japanese Satsuma bowl, likely Meiji period, completely hand painted inside and out. This could be used on your ...