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Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase with Gilt Figural Procession, Late 19th C.
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Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase with Gilt Figural Procession, Late 19th C.

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

An exceptional miniature Japanese Satsuma vase, late 19th century (Meiji period), of notably high quality and refined finish. The compact baluster body is fitted with a pair of small loop handles and covered in a finely crackled ivory glaze, richly decorated in polychrome enamels and gold.

The main frieze depicts a calm figural gathering in a landscaped setting, with seated robed figures arranged in a rhythmic procession around the body. Architectural elements and a distant pavilion are suggested in soft washes, while the robes are picked out with dense gilding and carefully controlled brushwork. The overall effect is elegant and highly decorative, with the detail and balance expected from better Meiji-era Satsuma.

The base bears the classic Satsuma association: the Shimazu mon (family crest) above a square gilt-on-black mark. The piece presents in excellent antique condition, with no cracks, no chips and no repairs; only light age-appropriate wear to the gilding, consistent with genuine late 19th-century use.

Measurements

Height: 9.3 cm

Diameter: 5.0 cm

Condition

The piece presents in excellent antique condition, with no cracks, no chips and no repairs; only light age-appropriate wear to the gilding, consistent with genuine late 19th-century use.

Shipping & Packaging

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.

Shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.3cm (3.66")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1189065
Dealers Internal Reference
B1596
Description
An exceptional miniature Japanese Satsuma vase, late 19th century (Meiji period), of notably high quality and refined finish.
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The compact baluster body is fitted with a pair of small loop handles and covered in a finely crackled ivory glaze, richly decorated in polychrome enamels and gold.
Ritas Bazaar
fig 1. A small Japanese Meiji period Satsuma earthenware vase featuring crackle glaze, twin handles, and painted figures with gold halos.
fig 1. Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase with Gilt Figural Procession, Late 19th C.

The main frieze depicts a calm figural gathering in a landscaped setting, with seated robed figures arranged in a rhythmic procession around the body. Architectural elements and a distant pavilion are suggested in soft washes, while the robes are picked out with dense gilding and carefully controlled brushwork. The overall effect is elegant and highly decorative, with the detail and balance expected from better Meiji-era Satsuma.

fig 2. A small Japanese Meiji period Satsuma earthenware vase featuring crackle glaze, twin handles, and painted figures with gold halos.
fig 2. Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase with Gilt Figural Procession, Late 19th C.

The base bears the classic Satsuma association: the Shimazu mon (family crest) above a square gilt-on-black mark. The piece presents in excellent antique condition, with no cracks, no chips and no repairs; only light age-appropriate wear to the gilding, consistent with genuine late 19th-century use.

fig 3. A small Japanese Meiji period Satsuma earthenware vase featuring crackle glaze, twin handles, and painted figures with gold halos.
fig 3. Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase with Gilt Figural Procession, Late 19th C.

Measurements

Height: 9.3 cm

Diameter: 5.0 cm

Condition

The piece presents in excellent antique condition, with no cracks, no chips and no repairs; only light age-appropriate wear to the gilding, consistent with genuine late 19th-century use.

fig 4. A small Japanese Meiji period Satsuma earthenware vase featuring crackle glaze, twin handles, and painted figures with gold halos.
fig 4. Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase with Gilt Figural Procession, Late 19th C.

Shipping & Packaging

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.

Shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.

Height
9.3cm (3.66")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
5cm (1.97")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1189065
Dealers Internal Ref
B1596
Ritas Bazaar
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2025
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Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase with Gilt Figural Procession, Late 19th C.

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A small Japanese Meiji period Satsuma earthenware vase featuring crackle glaze, twin handles, and painted figures with gold halos.
Fine Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vase with Gilt Figural Procession, Late 19th C.
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Satsuma ware originated in Satsuma province and gained international prominence during the Meiji period (18681912), when Japanese workshop artisans produced intricately decorated crackle-glazed earthenware pieces primarily tailored for Western export.

Satsuma pieces were crafted from a light-coloured earthenware body featuring a pale cream, finely crackled glaze. Decorators applied overglaze enamels and raised gilding, often depicting figures, landscapes, or geometric border patterns.

Authentic Meiji pieces display precise hand painting, minute crackle lines within the glaze, and heavy, thick gilding. Many examples bear painter or workshop signatures in red enamel or gold on the underside, often accompanied by the cross-in-a-circle Shimazu clan crest.

Miniature Satsuma vessels serve as subtle decorative accents when styled on bookshelves, sideboards, or inside glass cabinets alongside contemporary design objects. Their warm cream tones and detailed gilding add tactile interest to modern minimalist or layered interiors.

Dust the surface gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding water or chemical cleansers that might lift delicate gilding and surface enamels. Store the vessel away from damp conditions to protect the porous crackle glaze body.
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