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Pair of Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children, C.1900-1910
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Pair of Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children, C.1900-1910

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

A finely decorated pair of Japanese Satsuma vases attributed to the Shozan workshop (庄山), dating from circa 1900-1910.

Both vases have elegant slender baluster forms and are painted with complementary continuous scenes of Japanese women and children in an extensive temple garden. The figures appear among traditional pavilions, water, distant mountains and cascading purple wisteria.

The shoulders are decorated with alternating brocade-style panels in pale blue, mauve, green and gold. Finely drawn gilt details, patterned borders and gilded rims complete the decoration. The ivory-coloured bodies display the fine crackled glaze characteristic of Satsuma earthenware.

Each vase bears the two-character Shozan mark 庄山 in gilt within a black rectangular cartouche, accompanied by the Shimazu cross emblem.

Attribution: Shozan workshop (庄山)

Origin: Japan

Date: Circa 1900-1910

Material: Satsuma earthenware with polychrome enamels and gilding

Dimensions of each vase:

Height: 18.8 cm

Diameter: 9.3 cm

Weight:

First vase: 417 g

Second vase: 400 g

Condition:

Excellent antique condition. There is minor wear to the gilding around the upper rims; otherwise, both vases and their painted decoration are exceptionally well preserved. Both vases have been inspected under ultraviolet light, and no restoration was detected. The fine overall crackle is an original characteristic of the glaze.

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 pair will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, professional packaging and postage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.8cm (7.40")
Width
9.3cm (3.66")
Depth
9.3cm (3.66")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1232864
Dealers Internal Reference
B1861
Description
A finely decorated pair of Japanese Satsuma vases attributed to the Shozan workshop (庄山), dating from circa 1900-1910.
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Both vases have elegant slender baluster forms and are painted with complementary continuous scenes of Japanese women and children in an extensive temple garden.
Ritas Bazaar

The figures appear among traditional pavilions, water, distant mountains and cascading purple wisteria.

fig 1. A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background.
fig 1. Pair of Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children, C.1900-1910

The shoulders are decorated with alternating brocade-style panels in pale blue, mauve, green and gold. Finely drawn gilt details, patterned borders and gilded rims complete the decoration. The ivory-coloured bodies display the fine crackled glaze characteristic of Satsuma earthenware.

fig 2. A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background.
fig 2. Pair of Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children, C.1900-1910

Each vase bears the two-character Shozan mark 庄山 in gilt within a black rectangular cartouche, accompanied by the Shimazu cross emblem.

Attribution: Shozan workshop (庄山)

Origin: Japan

Date: Circa 1900-1910

fig 3. A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background.
fig 3. Pair of Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children, C.1900-1910

Material: Satsuma earthenware with polychrome enamels and gilding

Dimensions of each vase:

Height: 18.8 cm

Diameter: 9.3 cm

Weight:

First vase: 417 g

Second vase: 400 g

Condition:

Excellent antique condition. There is minor wear to the gilding around the upper rims; otherwise, both vases and their painted decoration are exceptionally well preserved. Both vases have been inspected under ultraviolet light, and no restoration was detected. The fine overall crackle is an original characteristic of the glaze.

fig 4. A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background.
fig 4. Pair of Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children, C.1900-1910

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 pair will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. Shipping costs include labour, professional packaging and postage.

Height
18.8cm (7.40")
Width
9.3cm (3.66")
Depth
9.3cm (3.66")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated these Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1232864
Dealers Internal Ref
B1861
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Archive I A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background.

Pair of Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children, C.1900-1910

Archive II A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View II
Archive III A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View III
Archive IV A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View IV
Archive V A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View V
Archive VI A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View VI
Archive VII A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View IX
Archive X A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View X
Archive XI A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View XI
Archive XII A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View XII
Archive XIII A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background. View XIII
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A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background.
Pair of Japanese Shozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children, c.1900-1910
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A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases decorated with figures of women and children, wisteria flowers, and gold embellishments against a cream crackle glaze background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Vases
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialEarthenware, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourCream and Gold
  • MotifsCrackle glaze, Wisteria motifs, Geisha figures, Gilt geometric borders
  • SizeH 18.8 cm (7 in) x W 9.3 cm (4 in) x D 9.3 cm (4 in)

This pair of Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases dates from the Meiji period around 1900-1910, originating from the Shozan workshop. The slender baluster forms feature a cream-coloured body with a fine crackle glaze, decorated with polychrome enamels in purple, green, and blue alongside gold leaf. Both pieces depict continuous scenes of geisha figures and children in a traditional temple garden with pavilions, water, and cascading purple wisteria, finished with gilt geometric borders, brocade-style panels on the shoulders, and gilded rims. Each vase measures 18.8 cm high, 9.3 cm wide, and 9.3 cm deep. Suitable for display in a traditional or eclectic English Country House interior, these decorative vases work well placed together on a mantelpiece or sideboard to add colour and historical interest to a living room or study. The surfaces show minor wear to the gilding around the upper rims, while the rest of the painted decoration and the ivory-coloured bodies remain well preserved without restoration.

FAQs

Originating in the Satsuma province, Satsuma pottery is defined by an ivory-toned earthenware body, a distinct fine crackle glaze, and intricate polychrome enamel decoration accentuated with gold leaf detailing.

These ceramics are constructed from low-fired earthenware clay coated in a clear lead glaze that develops micro-crazing during cooling, followed by multi-stage enamel painting and gilding.

Identification relies on observing fine hairline crackle patterning, raised enamel surface textures, detailed figure depictions, and gold or red artist seals painted on the underside of the base.

Placing a pair of decorated Satsuma vases symmetrically on a sideboard or mantelpiece creates a balanced focal point that bridges historical craftsmanship with modern understated decor.

Preservation requires gentle dry dusting with a soft brush or microfibre cloth, avoiding water immersion or chemical detergents that could destabilise the delicate surface gilding.
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