An Inlaid Shibuichi Vase in Lovely Shape Landscape Meiji Kyoto, 19th Century

Japan, silver inlaid bronze vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), the bulbous vase inlaid with a temple in a landscape, Additional information: Material: Bronze & Cloisonne Region of Orig...

The front of the body engraved and inlaid in flat relief of gilt with an eagle perched on a wave-lashed rock, its wings outspread as it prepares for flight; signed on the reverse wit...

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...

Heading : Japanese Meji period satsuma vase Date : c1885 Origin : Japan - possibly Satsuma province although most likely decorated in Kobe or Yokohama. Bowl Features : Imari palette ...