Japanese Porcelain Satsuma Vase Gilt Samurai Painted Marked Kutani Meiji 18C

Name: Japanese Porcelain Satsuma Vase Gilt Samurai Painted Marked Kutani Meiji 18C
SKU: INV4373
Price: 215.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£215.00

Inventory Code: INV4373

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Japanese Porcelain Satsuma Vase Gilt Samurai Painted Marked Kutani Meiji 18C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4373

Object: Vase

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Japan

Period: Meiji Period

Date: Late 19th Century

Decoration: Hand painted figures in landscape setting with geometric and cloud border designs

Mark: Kutani style painted mark

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 9.2 in / 23.5 cm

Width: 6.5 in / 16.5 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – Rim chip with losses to the upper edge. Small glaze flakes and wear to the body with age-related crazing throughout. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Antique Japanese porcelain vase decorated in the Satsuma manner with finely painted seated court figures in outdoor landscapes. The neck and foot feature colorful geometric hexagonal panels with scrolling cloud motifs in enamel colors. The body has an overall crackled glaze typical of Satsuma ware. Elegant baluster form with hand painted details throughout. A decorative Meiji period example with Kutani style character marks around the foot rim.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Japanese Satsuma style wares became highly sought after during the Meiji period for export and domestic collectors alike. Pieces combining figural decoration with finely painted borders reflect the influence of Kutani enamel traditions. Crackled glaze and detailed narrative scenes remain popular features among collectors of Japanese ceramics.

NOTES

Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.