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Early Japanese Satsuma Vase 19th Century

Offered by: Tishu

Description
An Satsuma ceramic stone ware vase circa 19th century, around the end of the Edo and the beginning of Meiji period. In the form of a classic garlic bottle whose prototype was from China, the white bodied piece is decorated with an early form of kin nishikide, the so called golden brocade, a palette of iron-red, blue, green, yellow, purple and black with golden highlight. The over glazed enamel paint shows a group of robed figures in a garden setting with a lion and three tigers. A transparent overall glaze shows very fine crackles. The design is relatively sparse with plenty of negative space, in contrast to the Satsuma production from the late 19th century, when the trend became fussy and overly glitz, due to the influence by the perceived western taste for the export market. This piece may still be made for export but its pattern was more influenced by both Kyoto pottery and the Kanō school of painting compared to the export ware by the end of the 19th century onward to the early 20th century. It was believed by many that this was a result of Satsuma potters visiting Kyoto in the late seventeenth century to learn over glaze painting techniques.
There are some age glaze crackles especially around the foot. The piece is not signed, in keeping with the earlier production before Satsuma ceramics became ubiquitously signed with the Mon mark.

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Fair. Some age stable crackles, mostly around the foot rim. Minor spotty losses to enamel as shown.
Creation Date:	mid 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	320940

Dimensions

H.	12 in;	Diam.	6 in;
H.	30.48 cm;	Diam.	15.24 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.