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Six Kinkozan Bowls with Birds and Flowers of the Months, Meiji Period, Japan

$5,700per set
£4,384.82per set
€5,089.53per set
CA$8,038.36per set
A$9,004.32per set
CHF 4,729.39per set
MX$109,489.59per set
NOK 59,889.55per set
SEK 56,851.29per set
DKK 37,985.12per set

About the Item

A very fine partial set of six Japanese Satsuma bowls decorated with flowers and birds of the months, signed Kinkozan, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan. The set of six exquisitely painted Satsuma bowls all of fine stoneware glazed with a cream glaze, overglaze enamels, and gilding. The interior of the bowls finely painted in overglaze enamels with gilt highlights and feature various fauna and flora. The exterior of the bowls further painted with matching flora and fauna. The rims with an intricate geometric border in gilt. The underside of each bowl with a four character marking reading Kinkozan Zo (Made by Kinkozan) in gilt. Each bowl is delicately painted with scenes of birds, flowers, and insects to represent months of the year. This partial set of six bowls are painted with the following images: Magnolia and long tailed bird represent March. Andromeda and songbrid for April (?). Wisteria and songbirds represent May. Tree peony and butterflies most likely represent June. Chrysanthemum representing August. Autumn leaves and grasses with quail for September (?).
  • Creator:
    Kinkozan (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. In overall very nice condition. Some bowls with some wear to the painting, enamels, and/or gilding. The magnolia bowl with a very faint hairline visible under strong raking light. Not other cracks, chips, or repairs noted.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894739297892

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