Satsuma - Perfume burner - Earthenware
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A Japanese Satsuma faience tripod incense burner, dated 1930–1940, with raised enamel and gilt decoration, Foo dog handles and finial, measuring 35 × 28 × 17 cm and showing some age-related wear and staining.
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A large Satsuma porcelain tripod koro (perfume burner) from Japan, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
Very beautiful Asian decorative object, substantial in size and well crafted.
Features:
• Decoration: Rich raised enamel iconography (moriage technique) and gilding depicting Eastern dignitaries and immortals.
• Handles: Two side handles and a fretel (lid knob) in the form of Fu dogs (Shishi lions), fully gilded.
• Workshop marks: Original assembly numbers “十九” (number 19) painted in red on the neck and inside the lid for piece alignment.
• Base: Presence of the circular Shimazu clan crest beneath the base and the original export label "E.F. Made in Japan".
• Dimensions: Total height: 35 cm / Inner neck diameter: 12 cm.
• Weight: 3 kg (dense, heavy, and very stable).
Condition: Very good overall. Note minor normal wear and localized rubbing on the gilding in places (see photos), which is quite typical for these pieces. No cracks or chips.
Fast and careful shipping.
A large Satsuma porcelain tripod koro (perfume burner) from Japan, dating from the second half of the 20th century.
Very beautiful Asian decorative object, substantial in size and well crafted.
Features:
• Decoration: Rich raised enamel iconography (moriage technique) and gilding depicting Eastern dignitaries and immortals.
• Handles: Two side handles and a fretel (lid knob) in the form of Fu dogs (Shishi lions), fully gilded.
• Workshop marks: Original assembly numbers “十九” (number 19) painted in red on the neck and inside the lid for piece alignment.
• Base: Presence of the circular Shimazu clan crest beneath the base and the original export label "E.F. Made in Japan".
• Dimensions: Total height: 35 cm / Inner neck diameter: 12 cm.
• Weight: 3 kg (dense, heavy, and very stable).
Condition: Very good overall. Note minor normal wear and localized rubbing on the gilding in places (see photos), which is quite typical for these pieces. No cracks or chips.
Fast and careful shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Satsuma
Weight
3 g
Style
Vintage
Material
Earthenware
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
35 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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