Vase - Porcelain - Japan - Japanese Satsuma vases (No reserve price)
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A pair of large Meiji–Taishō period Japanese Satsuma porcelain baluster vases, each about 30 cm high, with hand-painted polychrome enamel and gold moriage on the front showing geisha in kimono in an idealized landscape with cherry blossoms, a pagoda and Mount Fuji, and a back with a continuous natural scene including a gold pagoda, a wooden arched bridge and stylized pines, the rims and feet in deep Gosu blue with fine gold ornaments; bases bear the clear red Maruni square studio mark and Shimazu clan crest, one vase additionally bearing a hand-painted potter’s mark on the unglazed footring; a
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A large pair of Japanese Satsuma vases - Maruni (丸二) - Japan - Early 20th century (Meiji/Taishō period)
A beautiful and large fitting pair of antique Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases (baluster form) with a considerable height of 30 cm.
The front of each vase is masterfully hand-painted with polychrome enamel and rich gold accents (moriage). The scene depicts elegant geisha in traditional kimonos in an idyllic landscape with cherry blossoms, a pagoda, and Mount Fuji. The reverse side shows a serene, continuous natural landscape with a gold pagoda, a wooden arched bridge, and stylized pine trees (matsu). The rims and feet are finished in a deep, rich cobalt blue (Gosu blue) with refined gold ornaments.
The undersides bear the clear red, square studio mark of Maruni (丸二), accompanied by the Shimazu clan crest (a cross within a circle). One vase also bears a hand-applied maker's mark (+) on the unfired foot ring.
Country of origin: Japan
Material: Earthenware (Satsuma-yaki)
Estimated period: Late Meiji / Early Taishō period (ca. 1910–1930)
Height: 30 cm
Condition:
In beautiful and very decorative condition. One vase is in excellent condition with only light, age-related wear to the gilded fittings. The other vase has a clear, ongoing hairline in the bottom/basis (as clearly visible in the detail photo). The base is stable and the hairline does not affect the presentation quality of the pair from the front or rear. No chips, no restorations, and no missing parts.
The lot is packed with extreme care (according to the double-boxing principle with high-quality protective material) and shipped by registered mail with track & trace.
Seller's Story
If something moves me, I buy it. It’s that simple, really. Since 2008 I scour here and abroad, always looking for that one object with a soul. Whether it’s an ancient antique piece or modern design: if it radiates craftsmanship and character, I’m hooked. I enjoy giving these finds a new home. Take a look around, and I hope my passion for quality touches you as well.
Translated by Google TranslateA large pair of Japanese Satsuma vases - Maruni (丸二) - Japan - Early 20th century (Meiji/Taishō period)
A beautiful and large fitting pair of antique Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases (baluster form) with a considerable height of 30 cm.
The front of each vase is masterfully hand-painted with polychrome enamel and rich gold accents (moriage). The scene depicts elegant geisha in traditional kimonos in an idyllic landscape with cherry blossoms, a pagoda, and Mount Fuji. The reverse side shows a serene, continuous natural landscape with a gold pagoda, a wooden arched bridge, and stylized pine trees (matsu). The rims and feet are finished in a deep, rich cobalt blue (Gosu blue) with refined gold ornaments.
The undersides bear the clear red, square studio mark of Maruni (丸二), accompanied by the Shimazu clan crest (a cross within a circle). One vase also bears a hand-applied maker's mark (+) on the unfired foot ring.
Country of origin: Japan
Material: Earthenware (Satsuma-yaki)
Estimated period: Late Meiji / Early Taishō period (ca. 1910–1930)
Height: 30 cm
Condition:
In beautiful and very decorative condition. One vase is in excellent condition with only light, age-related wear to the gilded fittings. The other vase has a clear, ongoing hairline in the bottom/basis (as clearly visible in the detail photo). The base is stable and the hairline does not affect the presentation quality of the pair from the front or rear. No chips, no restorations, and no missing parts.
The lot is packed with extreme care (according to the double-boxing principle with high-quality protective material) and shipped by registered mail with track & trace.
Seller's Story
If something moves me, I buy it. It’s that simple, really. Since 2008 I scour here and abroad, always looking for that one object with a soul. Whether it’s an ancient antique piece or modern design: if it radiates craftsmanship and character, I’m hooked. I enjoy giving these finds a new home. Take a look around, and I hope my passion for quality touches you as well.
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Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Japanese Satsuma vases
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Porcelain
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
30 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1920-1930
