Satsuma Covered Box with Figures, Porcelain, Japan, Late 19th Century

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Satsuma Covered Box with Figures, Porcelain, Japan, Late 19th Century

About the Item

Satsuma covered box with figures of Gods, Porcelain, Japan, late 19th century Late 19th-early 20th century South of Japan, Satsuma Porcelain and polychrome enamels, partial gilding The cover of the vase is decorated with an ornate decoration with numerous gold highlights and reliefs depicting a Japanese landscape in the background and a scene with figures in the foreground, placed in front o f a typical Japanese house. The interior, less rich, is not neglected and offers also interest with its floral ornaments and butterflies. The department of Kagoshima (formerly the fiefdom of Satsuma) is located at the southern tip of Japan. This region was part of a privileged maritime traffic zone that was largely open to foreigners. It played a major role in trade and commerce with other countries. Satsuma earthenware was born in 1598 under the influence of a great Japanese lord named Shimazu Yoshihihiro whose intention was to establish a local pottery industry on the territory of Satsuma. Satsuma's ceramics originate from techniques imported from the Korean peninsula. Satsuma's ceramics were first presented at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1867. Their finesse and sumptuous decorations fascinated Europe and ensured their fame in the West. The characteristic feature of Satsuma ceramics is the diversity of styles and shapes, ranging from tea ceremony objects to majestic polychrome enamels enhanced with gold. The latter characterize the style called "Satsuma de brocart d'or" (Nishiki-de), due to the richness of the ornaments and the systematic use of rich colors and golden or silvery lines. This style was the most famous and most requested by Western countries at the end of the 19th century. This piece is a true manifesto of the technical perfection achieved by Satsuma's ceramists. The subtle work of the glaze and enamels transcribes with an almost perfect illusion the interplay of materials.

Creator:
Satsuma (Workshop/Studio)
Dimensions:
Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Diameter: 5.91 in (15 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain,Enameled,Gilt
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Condition:
Seller Location:
Paris, FR
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5081216587171