Satsuma Earthenware Vase, by Kinkozan

A Pair Satsuma earthenware vases by Kinkozan, Meiji period of square section, decorated with birds and flowers alternating with figures, all reserved on a midnight-blue ground with floral designs, each signed Kinkozan zo...

A Satsuma Earthenware covered box, by Kinkozan, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912) decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear, crackled glaze, delicately painted with s...

A Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase by Kinkozan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The body inset with two panels, one depicting figures seated around a table, the other painted with a joyful scene in a shrine, all reserved on a blue ground decorated with a gilt flower pattern, signed Nihon Kyoto Kinkozan zo...

A Satsuma Earthenware Incense Burner by Yabu Meizan, Osaka, 1853-1934, Of archaic Chinese form set on tripod feet and decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt...

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...

Pair of Earthenware vases from Satsuma Japan Each side with different decoration Signature under the base "Zenkozan" end of the Meiji period Height 22 cm Perfect condition

A ceramic satsuma ware vase with very fine surface decoration made by Kinkozan circa 1880-1900s of late Meiji Period. The vase is of an elegant and relatively rare form with a trumpet shape body and the so-called garlic neck and opening. The surface is exquisitely decorated in a floral scheme with gilt and a light jewel-tone enamel. The top part showcases large bundles of wisteria blossom in white and purple, cascading down from a gilt wood trellis...

A Japanese antique vase - finely-decorated / hand-painted Satsuma earthenware vase from ca. Meiji era (1868-1912) or late 19th/early 20th century, depicting temples amongst fjell and...