0
11,797  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 36  ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAY NEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Latest
Price Low
Price High
sellingantiques.co.uk
ID #SA1194853
FOR SALE
£300
Email
Save
Japanese Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Ground with Moriage Court Figures, C. 1890–1910
Ritas Bazaar
for sale €351     $381
£300

Ritas Bazaar

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2025
View Dealers Stock Page
Relevant Links
Id #SA1194853
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Japanese Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Ground with Moriage Court Figures, C. 1890–1910

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A large Japanese Satsuma vase decorated on a deep cobalt-blue ground with reserved panels of courtly figures and garden motifs. The scenes are painted on a pale crackled body, with soft landscape elements that keep the compositions airy. The alternating panels give the vase strong rhythm in the round, turning it into a true display object rather than a single “front” view.

The decorative finish is rich and deliberate. Moriage is used extensively on the kimono patterns, with raised gilt dots and beaded outlines forming textured floral repeats and borders. The same gold pointwork appears as patterned fields, so the garments read like woven textiles. Detail is consistently carried through: faces remain crisp, sleeves and hems are neatly defined, and the gold relief is evenly applied.

An excellent collector’s vase in a large size, combining dramatic cobalt ground, tactile moriage relief, and careful figure painting.

Dimensions: Height 32.5 cm; diameter 17.5 cm. Weight 1817 g.

Condition: Small losses to gilding in some areas, otherwise excellent condition.

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
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1194853
Dealers Internal Reference
B1629
Description
A large Japanese Satsuma vase decorated on a deep cobalt-blue ground with reserved panels of courtly figures and garden motifs.
“
The scenes are painted on a pale crackled body, with soft landscape elements that keep the compositions airy.
Ritas Bazaar

The alternating panels give the vase strong rhythm in the round, turning it into a true display object rather than a single “front” view.

fig 1. A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground.
fig 1. Japanese Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Ground with Moriage Court Figures, C. 1890–1910

The decorative finish is rich and deliberate. Moriage is used extensively on the kimono patterns, with raised gilt dots and beaded outlines forming textured floral repeats and borders. The same gold pointwork appears as patterned fields, so the garments read like woven textiles. Detail is consistently carried through: faces remain crisp, sleeves and hems are neatly defined, and the gold relief is evenly applied.

fig 2. A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground.
fig 2. Japanese Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Ground with Moriage Court Figures, C. 1890–1910

An excellent collector’s vase in a large size, combining dramatic cobalt ground, tactile moriage relief, and careful figure painting.

Dimensions: Height 32.5 cm; diameter 17.5 cm. Weight 1817 g.

Condition: Small losses to gilding in some areas, otherwise excellent condition.

fig 3. A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground.
fig 3. Japanese Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Ground with Moriage Court Figures, C. 1890–1910

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
32.5cm (12.80")
Width
17.5cm (6.89")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194853
Dealers Internal Ref
B1629
Ritas Bazaar
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2025
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Ritas Bazaar Profile Page

Relevant Links
PDF SHARE
SAVE
A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground.
1 / 10
Archive I A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground.

Japanese Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Ground with Moriage Court Figures, C. 1890–1910

Archive II A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground. View II
Archive III A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground. View III
Archive IV A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground. View IV
Archive V A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground. View V
Archive VI A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground. View VI
Archive VII A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground. View VII
Archive VIII A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground. View VIII
Archive IX A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground. View IX
Archive X A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground. View X
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View

Ritas Bazaar
Telephone 07434 626011
Location
Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ritasbazaar
Verified Since Nov 2025
Items For Sale 223
Items Sold 37
Ritas Bazaar
Verified Since Nov 2025
View Dealer Info
Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/ritasbazaar
Verified
Nov 2025
For Sale
223
Sold
37
A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground.
Japanese Satsuma Vase, Cobalt Ground with Moriage Court Figures, c. 1890–1910
Ref: SA1194853
A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring a cobalt blue neck and base decorated with enamelled court figures on a crackle-glazed cream ground.
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
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.

FAQs

Satsuma ware is a category of Japanese earthenware characterized by a pale crackle glaze, polychrome enamels, and heavy gilt embellishments. First developed in the sixteenth century in Satsuma province, production expanded dramatically during the Meiji period (18681912) to satisfy Western demand for Japanese decorative export art.

Satsuma items are crafted from low-fired earthenware with an ivory-coloured body and a finely crackled clear glaze. Artisans apply raised enamel decoration using techniques such as moriage alongside gold leaf trim and hand-painted mineral pigments to create complex figurative or floral compositions.

Authentic pieces generally feature a fine, uniform crackle glaze across a yellowish-cream body rather than stark white porcelain. Look for intricate raised enamel work, detailed hand-painted figures, gilt wear consistent with age, and makers marks or seals painted in red or gold on the underside.

A Satsuma vase serves as a focal point on dark wood credenzas, marble mantelpieces, or structured shelving systems. Pairing the ceramic with neutral backdrop tones highlights its deep cobalt accents, complex figurative detail, and gilded trim.

Clean Satsuma ceramics using a dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to remove dust from raised enamels. Avoid submerging earthenware in water, using chemical solvents, or scrubbing, as moisture can penetrate the crackle glaze and damage overglaze gilding.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories