Satsuma Tripod Covered Box, Attributed to Kinkozan, Kyoto, C.1890

Name: Satsuma Tripod Covered Box, Attributed to Kinkozan, Kyoto, C.1890
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1161750
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

A fine Japanese Satsuma covered box, Meiji period, attributed to the celebrated Kinkozan workshop in Kyoto. Of circular form on three sturdy legs, with a gently rounded flat lid. The creamy crackled glaze is decorated with vibrant multicolored bouquets, the petals and leaves heightened with gilt. A geometric “sayagata” border in black and gold encircles the lid. Interior details include purple floral sprigs painted inside the base and lid, a rare feature found on higher quality pieces. The underside bears a rectangular black cartouche with partially gilt characters, a mark consistent with Kinkozan studio. Kinkozan was the most important Kyoto studio for export luxury Satsuma, renowned for refined enamel and gilding. This tripod box demonstrates the high standards of Kyoto production at the end of the 19th century.

Dimensions: Weight 270 g; Height 7 cm; Width 10.5 cm.

Condition: Excellent, minimal wear to gilding on the legs.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1161750

Description

A fine Japanese Satsuma covered box, Meiji period, attributed to the celebrated Kinkozan workshop in Kyoto. Of circular form on three sturdy legs, with a gently rounded flat lid.

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The creamy crackled glaze is decorated with vibrant multicolored bouquets, the petals and leaves heightened with gilt.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

A geometric “sayagata” border in black and gold encircles the lid. Interior details include purple floral sprigs painted inside the base and lid, a rare feature found on higher quality pieces. The underside bears a rectangular black cartouche with partially gilt characters, a mark consistent with Kinkozan studio. Kinkozan was the most important Kyoto studio for export luxury Satsuma, renowned for refined enamel and gilding. This tripod box demonstrates the high standards of Kyoto production at the end of the 19th century.

fig 1. Satsuma Tripod Covered Box, Attributed to Kinkozan, Kyoto, c.1890 — fig 1. Satsuma Tripod Covered Box, Attributed to Kinkozan, Kyoto, C.1890

Dimensions: Weight 270 g; Height 7 cm; Width 10.5 cm.

Condition: Excellent, minimal wear to gilding on the legs.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1161750

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