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Japanese Satsuma Vase .
For sale by Donald Allison Antiques
for sale €13,455     $14,605
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Japanese Satsuma Vase .

19th century
Description

A large beautifully painted vase by one of the Meiji periods finest artists Okamoto Ryozan , who was head painter for the Yasuda Company .

Each side of this excellent vase in the typical Ryozan style and quality , an important Satsuma vase made when Satsuma had reached it`s peak. this vase exudes quality and shows the work of a superior artist at his best .Fully signed Okamoto Ryozan and with the Yasuda Company seal .

Excellent condition , no damage , no restoration .

JAPAN MEIJI PERIOD .

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase to the 1890s.

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SA1197760
Dealers Notes

Don has been dealing in Meiji period art for 60 years , exhibiting in London , New York , Baltimore , Miami and Shanghai. P . R .China . He has supplied some of the world`s great collection`s and institution`s . This is his first venture on the internet , and is looking forward to re visiting old client`s and hopefully meeting new client`s , from private collector`s to his many friend`s in the trade.

We are fair and keen buyers of Meiji Art , and are still travelling the world to secure good examples . Please contact us should you wish to dispose of Japanese Art , particularly metalwork and cloisonne enamels .

We are pleased to pack and ship worldwide at very competitive prices . All UK destinations are free of charge .

Description
A large beautifully painted vase by one of the Meiji periods finest artists Okamoto Ryozan , who was head painter for the Yasuda Company .
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Each side of this excellent vase in the typical Ryozan style and quality , an important Satsuma vase made when Satsuma had reached it`s peak.
Donald Allison Antiques

this vase exudes quality and shows the work of a superior artist at his best .Fully signed Okamoto Ryozan and with the Yasuda Company seal .

Excellent condition , no damage , no restoration .

JAPAN MEIJI PERIOD .

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Donald Allison Antiques has dated this Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vase to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1197760
Donald Allison Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2018
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A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring hand-painted mandarin ducks, bamboo, and detailed gilded borders on a cream crackle-glazed surface.
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Archive I A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring hand-painted mandarin ducks, bamboo, and detailed gilded borders on a cream crackle-glazed surface.

Japanese Satsuma Vase .

Archive II A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring hand-painted mandarin ducks, bamboo, and detailed gilded borders on a cream crackle-glazed surface. View II
Archive III A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring hand-painted mandarin ducks, bamboo, and detailed gilded borders on a cream crackle-glazed surface. View III
Archive IV A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring hand-painted mandarin ducks, bamboo, and detailed gilded borders on a cream crackle-glazed surface. View IV
Archive V A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring hand-painted mandarin ducks, bamboo, and detailed gilded borders on a cream crackle-glazed surface. View V
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Telephone 0796 1031 462
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The Ribble Valley
Lancashire
United Kingdom
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A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring hand-painted mandarin ducks, bamboo, and detailed gilded borders on a cream crackle-glazed surface.
Japanese Satsuma vase .
Ref: SA1197760
A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase featuring hand-painted mandarin ducks, bamboo, and detailed gilded borders on a cream crackle-glazed surface.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialEarthenware, Glaze, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourCream and Gold
  • MotifsMandarin ducks, Crackle glaze, Gilded borders, Bamboo motif
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase dates from the Meiji period in 1890. The piece displays a cream crackle-glazed surface decorated with hand-painted mandarin ducks, bamboo motifs, and detailed gilded borders featuring orange flowers at the neck and base. Additional visual elements include blue water ripples at the base of the design, a rectangular neck opening, and rich polychrome enamel painting. The vase measures 30 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 15 cm deep, signed by Okamoto Ryozan with the Yasuda Company seal. In a contemporary home, this decorative vessel functions as a statement piece displayed upon a sideboard top or as part of an English Country House interior scheme. The design wraps around the earthenware body, presenting a detailed landscape scene with birds and bamboo against the light crackled glaze ground. Collectors of Japanese ceramic art place such signed Satsuma wares in prominent living spaces to highlight the fine enamel work and traditional motifs of the period.

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Satsuma pottery is a style of Japanese earthenware ceramics that originated in the Satsuma province during the late sixteenth century. It is distinguished by its yellowish-cream earthenware body, fine crackle glaze, and intricate polychrome enamel with gilded decoration.

Traditional Satsuma ceramics were crafted using local earthenware clay, fired at relatively low temperatures, and coated with a clear glaze engineered to produce fine surface crazing. Craftspeople then applied detailed enamel pigments and gold paste before undergoing a secondary low-temperature firing process.

Authentic pieces generally feature a distinct ivory-toned body beneath a uniform crackle glaze, micro-detailed hand painting, raised enamel work (moriage), and gilded highlights. Many examples display artist or workshop marks on the underside, often incorporating the Shimazu family crest.

A Satsuma vase serves as an elevated accent piece on a mahogany sideboard, mantelpiece, or bookshelf. Placing the vessel against a neutral or dark backdrop allows the gilded details and cream glaze tones to stand out in both traditional and eclectic modern spaces.

Dust the ceramic surface gently using a soft, dry lint-free cloth or fine brush. Avoid immersing crackle-glazed earthenware in water or using liquid detergents, as moisture can seep into the glaze fissures and compromise the enamel or gilding.
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