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Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Birds, C.1895 (Meiji)
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Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Birds, C.1895 (Meiji)

19th century
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Description

Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma vase, made circa 1895 in the Meiji era, in the highly desirable cobalt-blue and gold palette associated with the Kinkozan workshops. Despite its compact scale, it has the “high luxury” look collectors want: a deep, glassy blue ground carrying crisp gilt chrysanthemum heads and reserves painted with birds among blossom, all set off by dense moriage pointillism that gives the surface a subtle, tactile sparkle.

The pictorial reserves show finely observed birds perched and in flight among flowering branches, painted with careful modulation and a confident line. The background is worked with minute raised dots (moriage/shot enamel effect), a time-consuming technique that signals a higher-grade workshop piece rather than mass export ware.

Mark to base: a square iron-red seal with gilt characters reading ???? (Kinkozan zo), literally “made by Kinkozan”. The seal form, palette and finish sit well with late-19th-century Kyoto Satsuma production, circa 1890s.

Condition is excellent. Only minimal gilding wear at the rim. Examined under UV light: no evidence of breaks, restoration or repainting. The footrim shows normal kiln grit and handling from age.

Comparable Kinkozan blue-ground vases with moriage and bird-and-flower reserves are consistently collected because they combine strong decoration, a recognised workshop name, and immediate interior impact. This is a refined, display-ready example with the right mark and the right level of finish.

Dimensions:

Height 12.5 cm; diameter 9 cm.

Weight: 219 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.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187752
Dealers Internal Reference
B1588
Description
Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma vase, made circa 1895 in the Meiji era, in the highly desirable cobalt-blue and gold palette associated with the Kinkozan workshops. Despite its compact scale, it has the “high luxury” look collectors want: a deep, glassy blue ground carrying crisp gilt chrysanthemum heads and reserves painted with birds among blossom, all set off by dense moriage pointillism that gives the surface a subtle, tactile sparkle.
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The pictorial reserves show finely observed birds perched and in flight among flowering branches, painted with careful modulation and a confident line.
Ritas Bazaar

The background is worked with minute raised dots (moriage/shot enamel effect), a time-consuming technique that signals a higher-grade workshop piece rather than mass export ware.

fig 1. A baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring painted wisteria blossoms and birds over a cream crackle glaze, bordered by dark cobalt blue and gilt floral bands.
fig 1. Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Birds, C.1895 (Meiji)

Mark to base: a square iron-red seal with gilt characters reading ???? (Kinkozan zo), literally “made by Kinkozan”. The seal form, palette and finish sit well with late-19th-century Kyoto Satsuma production, circa 1890s.

fig 2. A baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring painted wisteria blossoms and birds over a cream crackle glaze, bordered by dark cobalt blue and gilt floral bands.
fig 2. Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Birds, C.1895 (Meiji)

Condition is excellent. Only minimal gilding wear at the rim. Examined under UV light: no evidence of breaks, restoration or repainting. The footrim shows normal kiln grit and handling from age.

Comparable Kinkozan blue-ground vases with moriage and bird-and-flower reserves are consistently collected because they combine strong decoration, a recognised workshop name, and immediate interior impact. This is a refined, display-ready example with the right mark and the right level of finish.

fig 3. A baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring painted wisteria blossoms and birds over a cream crackle glaze, bordered by dark cobalt blue and gilt floral bands.
fig 3. Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Birds, C.1895 (Meiji)

Dimensions:

Height 12.5 cm; diameter 9 cm.

Weight: 219 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.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187752
Dealers Internal Ref
B1588
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Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Birds, c.1895 (Meiji)

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A baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring painted wisteria blossoms and birds over a cream crackle glaze, bordered by dark cobalt blue and gilt floral bands.
Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Blue & Gilt Birds, c.1895 (Meiji)
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A baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring painted wisteria blossoms and birds over a cream crackle glaze, bordered by dark cobalt blue and gilt floral bands.
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Satsuma pottery produced during the Meiji period (18681912) is characteristically decorated earthenware known for its cream-coloured body, fine crackle glaze, and detailed hand-painted enamel and gilt ornamentation.

Satsuma ceramics were constructed using dense, low-fired earthenware clay coated with a clear lead glaze that developed fine surface crazing, over which artisans applied polychrome enamel pigments and gold leaf.

Authentic Satsuma pieces feature a distinct ivory-tinted crackled glaze, finely detailed enamelling, surface gilding, and frequently bear maker marks or studio stamps on the base, such as those from the Kinkozan workshop.

A Satsuma vase serves as a focal accent when placed on a dark wood sideboard, mantelpiece, or inside a glass display cabinet paired with understated, neutral accessories to highlight its surface detail.

Clean Satsuma ceramics by dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth, avoiding immersion in water, chemical cleaners, or abrasive sponges that can wear away the surface enamels and gold leaf.
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