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antique japanese satsuma footed vase handpainted courtly scene gold detailing

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SA1128732

Antique Japanese Satsuma Footed Vase, Hand-painted Courtly Scene, Gold Detailing

£150    $198    €174
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Item Number: SA1128732
Date of manufacture: 19th Century
Current Status: For sale
Seller: Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Description

Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Footed Vase – Hand-Painted Courtly Scene, Gold Detailing
This finely crafted antique Satsuma footed vase showcases intricate hand-painted designs with delicate gold detailing, including the characteristic raised dot gilding. The artwork presents a noble courtly scene set against a traditional architectural backdrop.
The central figure, an elderly nobleman, gestures with authority while attendants and courtiers surround him, creating a dynamic and elegant composition. Graceful female figures in traditional attire enhance the sense of refinement. A meticulously rendered gold geometric border encircles the vase, elevating its decorative appeal.
The underside of the vase features an inscription in the form of two gold hieroglyphs, executed in a highly stylized decorative font. This is likely a personal artist’s signature, as many Satsuma workshops and artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries used gold "signature" stamps, which are rarely recorded in catalogues.
Historical Background
Satsuma ware originated in the late 16th century in Satsuma Province (now Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan). It gained immense popularity in the West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially following its exhibition at international expositions.
Known for its creamy ivory crackled glaze, intricate hand-painted designs, and lavish use of gold accents, Satsuma pottery often features scenes of noble life, landscapes, and traditional Japanese imagery, framed by ornate decorative borders. Today, Satsuma ceramics remain highly collectible, admired for their artistry, craftsmanship, and historical significance.
Measurements
Height: 12.5 cm
Diameter (widest point): 7.3 cm
Condition
Excellent antique condition. Light scuffing to gilt on the top rim appropriate to age.
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Shipping & Packaging
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Declaration

This item is antique. The date of manufacture has been declared as 19th Century.


Dimensions

Height = 12.5 cm (4.9")
Width = 7.3 cm (2.9")
Depth = 7.3 cm (2.9")


Seller Details

Gillers Antiques Ltd
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Buckland House
Buntingford
Hertfordshire
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