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Japanese Antique Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period
$26,703.15
£19,500
€22,857.79
CA$36,772.40
A$40,025.83
CHF 21,208.25
MX$481,371.16
NOK 269,657.55
SEK 247,111.31
DKK 170,746.28
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MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
From our Japanese Satsuma collection, we are delighted to present this exceptional Meiji period Satsuma vase by Kinkozan
This tall baluster form vase is a showcase of Kinkozan’s mastery in intricate overglaze enamelling and fine gilt decoration. The body is finished in a deep cobalt ground, profusely enriched with scrolling gilt foliage and flourishes framing two large opposing oval panels, each vividly painted with a distinct seasonal and symbolic scene.
Front Panel - Bijin and Garden Scene
One side depicts a graceful bijin (beautiful lady) dressed in a richly patterned kimono in shades of blue and gold, holding a fan decorated with a crane motif, a symbol of longevity and good fortune. She stands within a lush garden setting surrounded by flowering chrysanthemums, peonies, and daisies in full bloom, all rendered with meticulous brushwork and heightened in gilt. Towering bamboo stems rise behind her, representing strength and resilience, while the abundance of flowers evokes seasonal prosperity and renewal.
Reverse Panel - Birds and Floral Abundance
The opposite panel bursts with life, depicting an elaborate garden teeming with birds and blossoms. A proud rooster and hen strut among an array of flowers including chrysanthemums, peonies, and wisteria, symbols of beauty, elegance, and seasonal change. Perched among the branches, small green warbling birds (Mejiro) and sparrows flit through the blossoms, their plumage picked out in jewel-like enamels. A golden pheasant stands proud on the top of a small rocky outcrop overlooking the space. The scene captures both movement and tranquillity, embodying the harmonious coexistence of nature.
Handles and Decorative Borders
The vase is flanked by moulded gilt shishi (foo dog) handles with pierced rings, symbolic guardians traditionally associated with protection and warding off evil spirits. These handles sit between panels of densely patterned gilt floral scrollwork, extending up the flared neck and down to the base, harmonising with the painted scenes.
Signature and Period
Signed to the base in gilt characters 京都金光山製造 (Kyoto Kinkozan sei – Kyoto, Kinkozan Manufactured), the vase dates to the Meiji period, circa 1890, a time when Kinkozan ware was at the height of its popularity among both domestic collectors and Western export markets.
An outstanding example of Meiji-period craftsmanship, this vase showcases exquisite artistry, intricate detailing, and remarkable technical skill, an unmistakable statement piece for the discerning collector of fine Japanese Satsuma ware.
KINKOZAN 金光山
the Kinkozan family have been associated with pottery dating back to 1645. They went on to become the largest producer of Satsuma ware by one individual company, from the end of the 19th century until 1927 after which the factory closed. By the 1850s Kobayashi Sobei (1824-84), Kinkozan Sobei (artist name Kinkozan IV), started to export his products together with the Kyoto manufacturer Taizan VIII. The main target market was America with their main production period approximately between 1875-1927 under the leadership of Kinkozan V(1868-1927).
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
The Meiji era marked Japan’s transformation into a modern nation and a golden age of decorative arts. With the end of samurai rule and Japan’s opening to the West, artisans produced works of exceptional quality for both domestic and international audiences. Supported by the government through world fairs and Imperial commissions, Japanese lacquerware, cloisonné, satsuma ceramics, bronzes, and ivory carvings reached collectors worldwide. Many leading artists of the time, including Makuzu Kozan and Namikawa Yasuyuki, were honoured as Imperial Household Artists, ensuring the Meiji period remains one of the most celebrated eras of Japanese art.
SATSUMA WARE
Satsuma ware originated in southern Kyūshū around 1600 and developed into one of Japan’s most recognisable ceramics. Early Ko-Satsuma pieces were rustic, dark-clay wares made for everyday use, while the later Kyō-Satsuma style became famous worldwide during the Meiji period.
Characterised by ivory crackled glaze, delicate overglaze enamels, and lavish gilding, export Satsuma appealed strongly to Western collectors. Designs often feature landscapes, flowers, figures, and scenes from Japanese life and mythology. Renowned artists such as Yabu Meizan, Ryozan, and the Kinkōzan workshop produced some of the finest examples, which remain highly sought after today. Genuine Satsuma can often be identified by the Shimazu crest, artist signatures, or the mark “Dai Nippon” used during the Meiji era.
- Creator:Kinkozan (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.91 in (30.25 cm)Diameter: 5.71 in (14.5 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Newark, GB
- Reference Number:Seller: UDYDWD1stDibs: LU6971247464582
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