Antique 3-piece Japanese Satsuma cabinet set / mantel garniture with bronze mount - Earthenware - Japan - Early 20th century

Beautiful and rare antique 3-piece Japanese Satsuma cabinet set / mantel garniture, richly mounted with decorative elements, handles and pedestals of gilded bronze/brass.

The garniture consists of:
1. A pair of large lidded vases (ca. 42 cm high), crowned with beautifully detailed Japanese Foo-dogs (Shishi). Richly hand-painted with scenes of warriors/samurai and sages in traditional dress with refined Moriage enamel and gilding.
2. A central potiche / censer (koro) with open-work bronze handles in the form of mythical figures/creatures and a worked bronze decorative rim and foot.

Specifications:
- Origin: Japan (with European bronze mounting)
- Period: Late Meiji / Early Showa period (ca. 1900-1930)
- Material: Hand-painted Satsuma pottery and cast bronze/brass
- Quantity: 3 pieces (complete garniture)
- Height of lid vases: ca. 42 cm
- Total weight: ca. 6-7 kg
- Signature: Not visible / obscured by the original bronze mounting on the underside

Condition:
The ensemble is in good, authentic vintage/antique condition. The earthenware shows the original and desired craquelure appropriate to its age. The bronze has a beautiful natural patina. See all photos for an accurate and full impression of this fine ensemble.

Shipping:
Dispatched with the utmost professional, individualized and shock-resistant packing with ample layers of bubble wrap in an extra-strong box, and insured with Track & Trace.

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