Set of two Japanese Satsuma Moriage vases - Kannon and Arhats - Taisho / Early Showa period, 20 and - Earthenware - Japan - Early 20th century
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Set of two Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases with Moriage relief and gilt accents, featuring Kannon on the larger vase and Arhats on the hexagonal smaller vase, dating to the Taisho / early Showa period and signed as original/authentic.
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Beautiful and decorative set of two Japanese Satsuma pottery vases, richly executed in the popular Moriage technique (raised enamel relief) with intense gold accents.
1. Large Satsuma vase (ca. 32 cm):
- Impressive model with masterfully painted depiction of, among others, the Buddhist goddess Kannon with a radiant halo and floral/geometric motifs.
- At the base, marked with an authentic seal stamp in a square frame and featuring a fine original crackle glaze.
2. Small Satsuma vase (ca. 23 cm):
- Characteristic hexagonal model with detailed relief images of Buddhist figures (Arhats/Rakan).
- At the base, provided with a hand-painted red atelier/master mark.
Specifications:
- Origin: Japan
- Period: Taisho / Early Showa period (first half of the 20th century, ca. 1920-1940)
- Technique: Hand-painted Satsuma pottery with Moriage relief and gilding
- Quantity: 2 pieces
- Height large vase: ca. 43 cm (diameter ca. 22 cm)
- Height small vase: ca. 20 cm (diameter ca. 10 cm)
- Total weight: ca. 4.5 kg
Beautiful and decorative set of two Japanese Satsuma pottery vases, richly executed in the popular Moriage technique (raised enamel relief) with intense gold accents.
1. Large Satsuma vase (ca. 32 cm):
- Impressive model with masterfully painted depiction of, among others, the Buddhist goddess Kannon with a radiant halo and floral/geometric motifs.
- At the base, marked with an authentic seal stamp in a square frame and featuring a fine original crackle glaze.
2. Small Satsuma vase (ca. 23 cm):
- Characteristic hexagonal model with detailed relief images of Buddhist figures (Arhats/Rakan).
- At the base, provided with a hand-painted red atelier/master mark.
Specifications:
- Origin: Japan
- Period: Taisho / Early Showa period (first half of the 20th century, ca. 1920-1940)
- Technique: Hand-painted Satsuma pottery with Moriage relief and gilding
- Quantity: 2 pieces
- Height large vase: ca. 43 cm (diameter ca. 22 cm)
- Height small vase: ca. 20 cm (diameter ca. 10 cm)
- Total weight: ca. 4.5 kg
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Early 20th century
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Signed
Material
Earthenware
Height
32 cm
Width
18 cm
Title of artwork
Set of two Japanese Satsuma Moriage vases - Kannon and Arhats - Taisho / Early Showa period, 20 and
Depth
18 cm
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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