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

19th century
Sold 30 August 2025 · Gillers Antiques Ltd
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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.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Satsuma Covered Box to the 1890s.

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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. A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background.
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 Antique Satsuma Covered Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1161750
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Archive I A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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

Archive II A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background. View II
Archive III A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background. View III
Archive IV A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background. View IV
Archive V A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background. View V
Archive VI A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background. View VI
Archive VII A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background. View VII
Archive VIII A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background. View VIII
Archive IX A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background. View IX
Archive X A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background. View X
Archive XI A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background. View XI
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A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background.
Satsuma Tripod Covered Box, Attributed to Kinkozan, Kyoto, c.1890
Ref: SA1161750
A round ceramic Satsuma tripod covered box featuring hand-painted floral motifs and gold gilt detailing against an ivory-coloured crackle glaze background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectTrinket Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period Japanese
  • MaterialEarthenware, Enamel, Gold Gilt
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsPolychrome floral enamel, Gold gilt highlights, Tripod feet, Crackle glaze

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Satsuma ware is a type of Japanese pottery originating from Satsuma Province in Kyushu, characterized by a cracked ivory glaze and elaborate polychrome and gilt enamel decoration, with peak export production occurring during the Meiji period in the late 19th century.

Satsuma ceramics are traditionally crafted from earthenware, finished with a fine-crackled transparent glaze (craquelure), and hand-painted using mineral pigments enriched with raised gold enamels known as moriage.

Authentic pieces are identified by their characteristic finely crazed ivory-coloured glaze, meticulous hand-painted floral or figural motifs highlighted in gold, and often feature artisan or kiln stamps on the underside.

These decorative vessels can be displayed on sideboards, bookshelves, or coffee tables as focal accents, adding historical depth and intricate texture to minimalist or eclectic interior schemes.

Preserve antique ceramics by keeping them out of direct sunlight to prevent enamel fading, dusting gently with a dry microfibre cloth, and avoiding immersion in water to protect the delicate craquelure and gilt details.
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