Vase - Stoneware - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)
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Pair of Meiji-period Japanese Satsuma glazed stoneware vases, 36 cm high, with polychrome and gilt scenes of dignitaries, children and samurai, in excellent condition with slight wear on one neck.
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Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, Meiji Period (19th century)
Superb pair of baluster-shaped Satsuma earthenware vases, beautifully glazed and of very high quality, dating from the Meiji period (1868–1912).
These are typical examples of export Satsuma, sought after for the exceptional delicacy of their decoration, the richness of their gilding, and the meticulous crackle glaze.
Both vases feature sumptuous polychrome and gilt decoration, characteristic of Satsuma workshops producing for the Western market in the late 19th century:
scenes of dignitaries and children in large panels; a second panel features a lively composition of samurai in action, alternating with floral reserves.
The eggshell color and finely crackled transparent glaze attest to a very fine, compact earthenware body, expertly crafted.
The decoration is applied with remarkable precision, with gold used generously to enhance the figures, textiles, family crests, floral motifs, and backgrounds.
Historical context
Satsuma ceramics achieved great success in the West after the 1867 Paris Exposition, where the Shimazu clan presented its wares for the first time.
This enthusiasm sparked a genuine “fashion for Japonisme.” Workshops then sprang up in Kobe, Yokohama, and Kyoto, producing Satsuma-style pieces exclusively for export.
Large vases (30 cm and taller), richly gilded and decorated with complex figurative scenes, are among the most sought-after pieces from this period.
Dimensions
Height: 36 cm
Highly decorative and prized by collectors
Condition
Very good overall condition:
No cracks or restoration
Slight wear on the neck of one vase
Bright, fresh enamels
Shipping
Shipped by La Poste, with tracking or by registered mail.
Careful, secure packaging, perfectly suited to fragile items.
International shipping available, with costs adjusted as closely as possible to the destination.
Pair of Satsuma Vases, Japan, Meiji Period (19th century)
Superb pair of baluster-shaped Satsuma earthenware vases, beautifully glazed and of very high quality, dating from the Meiji period (1868–1912).
These are typical examples of export Satsuma, sought after for the exceptional delicacy of their decoration, the richness of their gilding, and the meticulous crackle glaze.
Both vases feature sumptuous polychrome and gilt decoration, characteristic of Satsuma workshops producing for the Western market in the late 19th century:
scenes of dignitaries and children in large panels; a second panel features a lively composition of samurai in action, alternating with floral reserves.
The eggshell color and finely crackled transparent glaze attest to a very fine, compact earthenware body, expertly crafted.
The decoration is applied with remarkable precision, with gold used generously to enhance the figures, textiles, family crests, floral motifs, and backgrounds.
Historical context
Satsuma ceramics achieved great success in the West after the 1867 Paris Exposition, where the Shimazu clan presented its wares for the first time.
This enthusiasm sparked a genuine “fashion for Japonisme.” Workshops then sprang up in Kobe, Yokohama, and Kyoto, producing Satsuma-style pieces exclusively for export.
Large vases (30 cm and taller), richly gilded and decorated with complex figurative scenes, are among the most sought-after pieces from this period.
Dimensions
Height: 36 cm
Highly decorative and prized by collectors
Condition
Very good overall condition:
No cracks or restoration
Slight wear on the neck of one vase
Bright, fresh enamels
Shipping
Shipped by La Poste, with tracking or by registered mail.
Careful, secure packaging, perfectly suited to fragile items.
International shipping available, with costs adjusted as closely as possible to the destination.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Specific region of origin
Satsuma
Number of objects
2
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Stoneware
Dynastic style/period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
36 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
36 cm
Decor
Satsuma
Estimated period
1850-1900
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