Box - Porcelain - Satsuma
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A porcelain Satsuma box with lid from Japan, dating to circa 1870 in the early Meiji period, with crackle glaze and polychrome decoration with gold, in good condition with minor signs of age; dimensions 6 x 7.5 x 3.5 cm and weight 170 g.
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Japan's Satsuma box – ca. 1870
A refined porcelain Satsuma box from Japan, dating to around 1870, from the early Meiji period. The box is executed in the characteristic crackle glaze and richly decorated with polychrome painting and gold accents, typical for Satsuma work from this period.
The decoration consists of finely worked figures, floral motifs and ornaments, carefully applied with great precision. The combination of soft colors and gold gives the object an elegant and luxurious appearance. Such boxes were used for storing small valuables, but also served as decorative objects within both Japanese and European interiors.
Satsuma earthenware became highly popular on the international market in the late 19th century, partly due to exports to Europe, where the refinement and exotic appearance were greatly appreciated. This box is a fine example: compact, yet rich in detail and presence.
Overview
Object: box with lid
Material: porcelain (Satsuma)
Origin: Japan
Period: around 1870, Meiji period
Decoration: polychrome with gold, figures and floral motifs
Characteristic: crackle glaze
Condition: Good, lid glued
Dimensions and weight
Length: 6 cm
Width: 7.5 cm
Height: 3.5 cm
Weight: 170 g
The photographs are part of the lot description. The object will be well packed and insured for shipping.
Seller's Story
Welcome! As a family business, we have been specialized in finding and selling rare and special objects for over 30 years. With a lot of passion and dedication we search city and country for the most prestigious items for our customers. We are proud of our collection and enjoy the unique history and beauty of each object. Feel free to take a look at all our items and discover the treasures!
Translated by Google TranslateJapan's Satsuma box – ca. 1870
A refined porcelain Satsuma box from Japan, dating to around 1870, from the early Meiji period. The box is executed in the characteristic crackle glaze and richly decorated with polychrome painting and gold accents, typical for Satsuma work from this period.
The decoration consists of finely worked figures, floral motifs and ornaments, carefully applied with great precision. The combination of soft colors and gold gives the object an elegant and luxurious appearance. Such boxes were used for storing small valuables, but also served as decorative objects within both Japanese and European interiors.
Satsuma earthenware became highly popular on the international market in the late 19th century, partly due to exports to Europe, where the refinement and exotic appearance were greatly appreciated. This box is a fine example: compact, yet rich in detail and presence.
Overview
Object: box with lid
Material: porcelain (Satsuma)
Origin: Japan
Period: around 1870, Meiji period
Decoration: polychrome with gold, figures and floral motifs
Characteristic: crackle glaze
Condition: Good, lid glued
Dimensions and weight
Length: 6 cm
Width: 7.5 cm
Height: 3.5 cm
Weight: 170 g
The photographs are part of the lot description. The object will be well packed and insured for shipping.
Seller's Story
Welcome! As a family business, we have been specialized in finding and selling rare and special objects for over 30 years. With a lot of passion and dedication we search city and country for the most prestigious items for our customers. We are proud of our collection and enjoy the unique history and beauty of each object. Feel free to take a look at all our items and discover the treasures!
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Era
1400-1900
Weight
170 g
Title additional information
Satsuma
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
3.5 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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