Search 0
107  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 0 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
LATEST STOCK
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1173601
FOR SALE
£1,500
Email Phone
Save
Museum-quality Pair of Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Vases, Meiji C.1900 — Heavy Gilt, Religious & Landscape Panels
For sale by Gillers Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,755     $1,905
£1,500
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Gillers Antiques Ltd

Sellingantiques Verified Since Mar 2023
Browse dealers 400 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1173601
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Museum-quality Pair of Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Vases, Meiji C.1900 — Heavy Gilt, Religious & Landscape Panels

1900 - 1920
Description

Museum-quality matched pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases from Japan’s late 19th–early 20th century. The deep night-blue ground is covered with warm gold and hand-painted enamels; the decoration is slightly raised to the touch, giving a luxurious “jewelled” surface. Each vase is divided into four panels. On the main panels you see the Japanese goddess of compassion (Kannon) surrounded by saintly followers with halos; on the other sides — quiet temple landscapes with pines, water and distant hills. This is classic Kyoto Satsuma made for the Western market at the height of the Meiji era: rich colour, fine detail, strong presence in an interior. True matching pairs of this size, with bright original gilding and clean surfaces, are now hard to find and hold their value well.

Technique and origin: Satsuma ware (fine cream body with the typical fine crackle), heavy gold and coloured enamels on a dark ground, slightly raised “moriage” details; painted red workshop mark “Kyo” (Kyoto) under each base. Very good antique condition: fine age crackle as made, minor rubbing to high points only, no structural damage seen.

Dimensions:

Vase 1: Height: 22.5 cm; Diameter: 21 cm; Weight: 1,716 g

Vase 2: Height: 22.7 cm; Diameter: 21 cm; Weight: 1,946 g

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. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Japanese Satsuma Moriage Vases to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1173601
Description
Museum-quality matched pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases from Japan’s late 19th–early 20th century.
“
The deep night-blue ground is covered with warm gold and hand-painted enamels; the decoration is slightly raised to the touch, giving a luxurious “jewelled” surface.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Each vase is divided into four panels. On the main panels you see the Japanese goddess of compassion (Kannon) surrounded by saintly followers with halos; on the other sides — quiet temple landscapes with pines, water and distant hills. This is classic Kyoto Satsuma made for the Western market at the height of the Meiji era: rich colour, fine detail, strong presence in an interior. True matching pairs of this size, with bright original gilding and clean surfaces, are now hard to find and hold their value well.

fig 1. A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures.
fig 1. Museum-quality Pair of Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Vases, Meiji C.1900 — Heavy Gilt, Religious & Landscape Panels

Technique and origin: Satsuma ware (fine cream body with the typical fine crackle), heavy gold and coloured enamels on a dark ground, slightly raised “moriage” details; painted red workshop mark “Kyo” (Kyoto) under each base. Very good antique condition: fine age crackle as made, minor rubbing to high points only, no structural damage seen.

fig 2. A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures.
fig 2. Museum-quality Pair of Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Vases, Meiji C.1900 — Heavy Gilt, Religious & Landscape Panels

Dimensions:

Vase 1: Height: 22.5 cm; Diameter: 21 cm; Weight: 1,716 g

Vase 2: Height: 22.7 cm; Diameter: 21 cm; Weight: 1,946 g

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. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Japanese Satsuma Moriage Vases to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1173601
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2023
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Gillers Antiques Ltd Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures.
1 / 11
Archive I A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures.

Museum-quality Pair of Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Vases, Meiji C.1900 — Heavy Gilt, Religious & Landscape Panels

Archive II A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures. View II
Archive III A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures. View III
Archive IV A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures. View IV
Archive V A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures. View V
Archive VI A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures. View VI
Archive VII A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures. View IX
Archive X A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures. View X
Archive XI A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures. View XI
Enlarged Archival View
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Gillers Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07738 009924
Location
Buckland House
Buntingford
Hertfordshire
SG9 0PY
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/gillersantiques
Verified Since Mar 2023
Items For Sale 400
Items Sold 576
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Gillers Antiques Ltd
Verified Since Mar 2023
View Dealer Info
Location: Buckland House, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 0PY, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/gillersantiques
Verified
Mar 2023
For Sale
400
Sold
576
A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures.
Museum-quality Pair of Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Vases, Meiji c.1900 — Heavy Gilt, Religious & Landscape Panels
Ref: SA1173601
A pair of bulbous Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with raised moriage enamel and gilding depicting Buddhist figures.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Vases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialEarthenware, Gold Gilt, Enamel
  • ColourGold & Dark Blue
  • MotifsMoriage raised enamel, Buddhist immortal figures, Heavy gilding, Scroll borders

This matched pair of Kyoto Satsuma earthenware vases originates from the late 19th to early 20th century during the Meiji period. The objects showcase a deep night-blue ground covered with warm gold and hand-painted enamels, with raised moriage details giving a jewelled surface. Each bulbous vessel features raised white and gold scrolling mouldings framing the main panels, which depict the goddess Kannon surrounded by haloed saintly figures. The reverse sides display quiet temple landscapes with pines, water and distant hills, all complemented by dark blue neck and base sections and a painted red workshop mark under each base. Vase 1 stands 22.5 cm in height with a 21 cm diameter, while Vase 2 measures 22.7 cm in height with a 21 cm diameter. These decorative vases function as a striking focal point in a home, suitable for placement on a mantelpiece in a living room or study. The maximalist design integrates vibrant hues of red, green, and gold against the dark background, with detailed faces and robes rendered on the earthenware bodies. The pieces exhibit very good antique condition with fine age crackle as made and minor rubbing to high points only. They bring a distinct historical character to interior spaces through traditional Japanese craftsmanship and intricate ornamental panels.

FAQs

Satsuma ware is a style of Japanese earthenware ceramics that originated in the Satsuma province during the sixteenth century. It is widely recognised for its cream-coloured, finely crackled glaze and elaborate polychrome enamel and gold decorations, which became prominent export items during the Meiji period.

Moriage Satsuma ceramics are crafted from earthenware clay finished with a clear crackle glaze. The moriage technique involves applying raised, three-dimensional slip trailing and heavy enamel work onto the ceramic surface before gilding with gold leaf or liquid gold accents.

Authentic Meiji period pieces typically feature dense, hand-painted details, heavy application of gold gilding, complex figures such as arhats or landscapes, and characteristic micro-crackle glazes. Many authentic items bear maker marks or signatures on the base in gold or red enamel.

Satsuma vases work well as focal decorative accents on sideboards, mantelpieces, or inside styled glass cabinets. Their detailed gilding and dark blue backgrounds complement rich wood tones, dark academia paint schemes, or modern maximalist spaces.

Gilt Satsuma pottery should be dusted gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or a delicate brush. Water, liquid cleansers, and abrasive materials must be avoided, as moisture can penetrate the crackle glaze and friction can rub away delicate surface gilding.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories