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Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Hand-Painted Polychrome, Japan, Set of 2

$960per set
£732.93per set
€839.47per set
CA$1,344.96per set
A$1,503.83per set
CHF 788.82per set
MX$18,214.93per set
NOK 9,957.29per set
SEK 9,407.23per set
DKK 6,265.78per set

About the Item

These charming round vases are crafted from yellowish earthenware and feature a polychrome, hand-painted design with ornate designs and figurative pieces with rich, raised gold embellishments. Each vase depicts two men in beautifully patterned clothing, with a mountain landscape and a stylized Japanese rising sun on the back. The vases, adorned with gilt rims, gilded handles at the shoulder, and three ball feet, are nearly identical but display slight variations due to their hand-painted nature. Without stamps or signatures, dating these Satsuma ware vases is challenging, but their finely crackled glaze and bodies which do not "ring" (as opposed to porcelain) when tapped, suggest they are authentic earthenware vases and older, possibly pre-1870. ABOUT SATSUMA WARE Satsuma ware, a yellowish earthenware with intricate decorations of Japanese figures, landscapes, or dragons, was designed in the mid-19th century for Western markets. Initially centered in Satsuma, production expanded to cities like Kyoto and Tokyo. By 1800, brocade (nishikide) decoration, including delicate iron-red, blue, green, and gilding, became popular. Influenced by Kyoto pottery and the Kanō school, Satsuma pieces featured floral patterns and negative space. To appeal to foreign tastes, producers adapted the style, adding dense, ornate designs and figurative pieces with rich, raised gold embellishments.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Diameter: 3.15 in (8 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Meiji (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The gold on the handles and ball-shaped feet of the vases shows signs of wear, with some dinged areas. Additionally, one of the vases has a small crack on the bottom, which occurred during production. See last picture.
  • Seller Location:
    Grythyttan, SE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8757240317322

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