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Large Meiji Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger with Peacocks, Wisteria and Peonies
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Large Meiji Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger with Peacocks, Wisteria and Peonies

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A magnificent large Japanese Satsuma charger from the Meiji period, decorated with an exceptionally rich and elegant composition of peacocks, flowering peonies, trailing wisteria and small birds among blossom. Measuring an impressive 31 cm in diameter and weighing 1379 grams, this is a substantial and highly decorative gallery-scale piece, designed to command attention both as a collector’s object and as a refined interior focal point.

The quality of the decoration is particularly strong. The peacocks are rendered with remarkable precision: the long tail feathers are built up with fine raised moriage work, delicate gilded outlines and carefully placed white and gold details. The flowers are painted in soft pink, coral, white, green and aubergine tones, with extensive gilt outlining to the leaves and branches. Even at close range the surface shows confident, painstaking handwork, with numerous tiny raised enamel and gilt details that demonstrate the skill of an accomplished Satsuma workshop.

The reverse bears a gilt-on-brown rectangular mark with the Shimazu family mon above the characters 薩摩, reading Satsuma. This is not a personal artist’s signature, but it is a classic Satsuma-style mark consistent with Japanese export wares of the late Meiji to early Taishō period, circa 1890–1915.

This is a superb decorative and collectable example of high-quality Japanese Satsuma ware: large, beautifully composed, technically rich and preserved in outstanding condition.

Measurements

Diameter: 31 cm (12.2″)

Height: 4.8 cm (1.9″)

Weight: 1379 g

Condition

Excellent antique condition. The charger has been checked under ultraviolet light and shows no restoration, no cracks and no structural damage. The gilding and raised decoration remain highly impressive, with the overall visual impact exceptionally fresh for a piece of this age.

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling and secure postage.

Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.8cm (1.89")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1218452
Dealers Internal Reference
B1763
Description
A magnificent large Japanese Satsuma charger from the Meiji period, decorated with an exceptionally rich and elegant composition of peacocks, flowering peonies, trailing wisteria and small birds among blossom. Measuring an impressive 31 cm in diameter and weighing 1379 grams, this is a substantial and highly decorative gallery-scale piece, designed to command attention both as a collector’s object and as a refined interior focal point.

The quality of the decoration is particularly strong.

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The peacocks are rendered with remarkable precision: the long tail feathers are built up with fine raised moriage work, delicate gilded outlines and carefully placed white and gold details.
Ritas Bazaar

The flowers are painted in soft pink, coral, white, green and aubergine tones, with extensive gilt outlining to the leaves and branches. Even at close range the surface shows confident, painstaking handwork, with numerous tiny raised enamel and gilt details that demonstrate the skill of an accomplished Satsuma workshop.

fig 1. A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background.
fig 1. Large Meiji Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger with Peacocks, Wisteria and Peonies

The reverse bears a gilt-on-brown rectangular mark with the Shimazu family mon above the characters 薩摩, reading Satsuma. This is not a personal artist’s signature, but it is a classic Satsuma-style mark consistent with Japanese export wares of the late Meiji to early Taishō period, circa 1890–1915.

fig 2. A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background.
fig 2. Large Meiji Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger with Peacocks, Wisteria and Peonies

This is a superb decorative and collectable example of high-quality Japanese Satsuma ware: large, beautifully composed, technically rich and preserved in outstanding condition.

Measurements

Diameter: 31 cm (12.2″)

fig 3. A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background.
fig 3. Large Meiji Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger with Peacocks, Wisteria and Peonies

Height: 4.8 cm (1.9″)

Weight: 1379 g

Condition

Excellent antique condition. The charger has been checked under ultraviolet light and shows no restoration, no cracks and no structural damage. The gilding and raised decoration remain highly impressive, with the overall visual impact exceptionally fresh for a piece of this age.

fig 4. A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background.
fig 4. Large Meiji Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger with Peacocks, Wisteria and Peonies

Shipping & Packaging

Fully tracked and insured delivery.

Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling and secure postage.

Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.

Please study all photographs as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Height
4.8cm (1.89")
Width
31cm (12.20")
Depth
31cm (12.20")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1218452
Dealers Internal Ref
B1763
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Archive I A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background.

Large Meiji Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger with Peacocks, Wisteria and Peonies

Archive II A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background. View II
Archive III A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background. View III
Archive IV A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background. View IV
Archive V A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background. View V
Archive VI A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background. View VI
Archive VII A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background. View VII
Archive VIII A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background. View VIII
Archive IX A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background. View IX
Archive X A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background. View X
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A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background.
Large Meiji Japanese Satsuma Moriage charger with peacocks, wisteria and peonies
Ref: SA1218452
A large circular Japanese Satsuma ceramic charger featuring raised enamel illustrations of peacocks, wisteria, and peonies on a cream crackle glaze background.
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  • ObjectChargers & Decorative Plates
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji
  • MaterialEarthenware, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourCream
  • MotifsMoriage relief, Peacock motifs, Wisteria flora, Crackle glaze
  • SizeH 4.8 cm (2 in) x W 31 cm (12 in) x D 31 cm (12 in)

This large nineteenth-century Japanese Satsuma earthenware charger comes from the Meiji period in a maximalist style. The circular ceramic dish has a cream crackle glaze background covered by hand-painted enamel and gold leaf decorations including raised moriage relief, peacock motifs, wisteria flora, pink peonies, green leaves, small birds, and brown branches with a reddish-brown decorated rim. The reverse bears a gilt-on-brown rectangular mark with the Shimazu family mon above the characters for Satsuma. The object measures 4.8 cm high by 31 cm wide and 31 cm deep. It suits placement on a sideboard top in a living room or dining room as a display piece.

FAQs

Satsuma ware from the Meiji era is characterised by a cream-coloured earthenware body, fine crackle glazing, and elaborate polychrome enamelling. Pieces often feature intricate moriage raised relief motifs, gilded highlights, and scenes depicting nature, flora, or fauna.

Satsuma moriage ceramics are crafted from earthenware clay finished with a clear crackle glaze. The moriage technique involves applying raised slip or liquid clay decorations before hand-painting with polychrome enamels and gold leaf or gold paint.

Authentic Satsuma items display a fine, consistent crackle glaze over a light cream clay body rather than stark white porcelain. They feature detailed hand-drawn artwork, subtle surface texture from raised enamels, and frequently bear Japanese character marks or seals on the base.

A Satsuma charger can be styled on a dark wood sideboard using a display stand, or wall-mounted as focal decorative art. It complements both traditional schemes and minimalist modern interiors by introducing pattern, texture, and historical interest.

Satsuma ceramics should be dusted gently using a clean, soft brush or dry microfibre cloth. Avoid immersing the piece in water or applying chemical cleaning agents, as liquid can penetrate the crackle glaze and damage delicate gilding or enamelling.
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