Ritas Bazaar has dated these Japanese Satsuma Moriage Vases to the 19th Century.
Each vase is painted with chrysanthemums and small birds, then developed with extensive raised polychrome enamel moriage. The white and iron-red dots covering the background form a jewelled-dot moriage pattern, applied individually to create a fine tactile surface. Raised bands around the narrow necks and footrings combine cobalt-blue, gilt and polychrome enamel with geometric textile motifs, stylised clouds and medallions.
The pair belongs to the refined Meiji-period Kyō-Satsuma tradition, valued for controlled enamel painting and skilled relief decoration. The hand-painted details vary slightly between the two vases, confirming their individual execution.
Dimensions
Height: 30 cm and 30.5 cm; Diameter: 13.7 cm and 14 cm; Weight: 1,010 g and 1,050 g
Condition
Both vases are in very good original condition. The interior of the neck of each vase has an old cosmetic paint coating, with a single fine crack visible in the coating. UV examination confirms that both necks and bodies are structurally sound, with no underlying cracks, repairs or repainting elsewhere. The coating appears to have been applied for cosmetic reasons rather than to conceal damage or restoration.
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Ritas Bazaar has dated these Japanese Satsuma Moriage Vases to the 19th Century.
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Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Chrysanthemum Vases, Chikusai Style, C.1890
