Beautiful 7-piece collection of Japanese Satsuma porcelain - incense burners (Koro) and vases with - Earthenware - Japan - Early 20th century





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A collectible 7‑piece Japanese Satsuma porcelain and earthenware set from the early 20th century, including four incense burners (Koro) and three baluster vases with Moriage enamel and gilding, depicting Buddhist figures and Kannon with floral and geometric motifs, with some pieces marked on the base and others unmarked, all in very good condition.
Description from the seller
A beautiful and authentic 7-piece collection of Japanese Satsuma porcelain/ceramics, richly decorated with the traditional Moriage technique (raised enamel and gilded reliefs).
The pieces depict traditional scenes with Buddhist sages (Arhats / Lohans) and the goddess Kannon, surrounded by floral motifs and detailed geometric patterns.
The collection consists of:
- 4x Incense burners (Koro) on elegant feet with accompanying pierced and figurative lids (including Shishi-lion).
- 3x Vases in varied sizes and styles, including a handsome vase with a deep cobalt-blue background and two polychrome baluster vases.
Specifications:
- Origin: Japan
- Period: Early 20th century (Taisho / early Showa period)
- Material: Earthenware / porcelain with Moriage enamel and gilding
- Marks: Several pieces are marked on the underside (including cherry blossom marks and studio/factory stamps); one piece is unmarked, entirely consistent with these early productions.
- Condition: In very good condition with minimal, age-appropriate traces on the gilding. No cracks, breaks or restorations (see photos for an accurate impression).
Carefully professionally packaged and shipped by registered mail/insured with Track & Trace.
A beautiful and authentic 7-piece collection of Japanese Satsuma porcelain/ceramics, richly decorated with the traditional Moriage technique (raised enamel and gilded reliefs).
The pieces depict traditional scenes with Buddhist sages (Arhats / Lohans) and the goddess Kannon, surrounded by floral motifs and detailed geometric patterns.
The collection consists of:
- 4x Incense burners (Koro) on elegant feet with accompanying pierced and figurative lids (including Shishi-lion).
- 3x Vases in varied sizes and styles, including a handsome vase with a deep cobalt-blue background and two polychrome baluster vases.
Specifications:
- Origin: Japan
- Period: Early 20th century (Taisho / early Showa period)
- Material: Earthenware / porcelain with Moriage enamel and gilding
- Marks: Several pieces are marked on the underside (including cherry blossom marks and studio/factory stamps); one piece is unmarked, entirely consistent with these early productions.
- Condition: In very good condition with minimal, age-appropriate traces on the gilding. No cracks, breaks or restorations (see photos for an accurate impression).
Carefully professionally packaged and shipped by registered mail/insured with Track & Trace.

