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Large Pair of Japanese Meiji Satsuma Vases in Hundred Boys Pattern
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Large Pair of Japanese Meiji Satsuma Vases in Hundred Boys Pattern

19th century
For Sale by Hand of Glory
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A pair of Antique Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vases painted in Hundred Boys pattern, late 19th Century.

The Hundred Boys pattern depicts a large, lively group of karako (Chinese-style children) playing, wrestling, or participating in festivals and is an auspicious, traditional pattern found on Japanese Satsuma pottery.

30cm high. In excellent condition with no damage or restoration.

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Hand of Glory has dated these Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vases to the 19th Century.

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A pair of Antique Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vases painted in Hundred Boys pattern, late 19th Century.

The Hundred Boys pattern depicts a large, lively group of karako (Chinese-style children) playing, wrestling, or participating in festivals and is an auspicious, traditional pattern found on Japanese Satsuma pottery.

30cm high. In excellent condition with no damage or restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated these Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Vases to the 19th Century.

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SA1240737
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Archive I A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases featuring hand-painted figures in the Hundred Boys pattern with gilded borders and a crackle glaze.

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A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases featuring hand-painted figures in the Hundred Boys pattern with gilded borders and a crackle glaze.
Large Pair of Japanese Meiji Satsuma Vases in Hundred Boys Pattern
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A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases featuring hand-painted figures in the Hundred Boys pattern with gilded borders and a crackle glaze.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji Period
  • MaterialEarthenware, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourCream and Gold
  • MotifsHundred Boys pattern, Crackle glaze finish, Moriage enamel detailing, Gilded geometric borders

This pair of 19th-century Japanese Meiji period Satsuma earthenware vases takes a classic baluster shape with a narrow neck, flared mouth, and a flat circular base. Each piece displays a creamy crackle glaze finish completely covered with hand-painted figures in the traditional Hundred Boys pattern, depicting multiple children playing and wrestling in richly detailed multi-coloured robes alongside intricate gold leaf and moriage enamel embellishments. Additional decorative borders line the upper shoulders and lower bases in dark brown, white, and gold geometric patterns. Both vases stand 30 cm high and show no damage or restoration. They are suitable for display on a sideboard top in a living room or hallway setting.

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Satsuma ware is a style of Japanese earthenware pottery originating in the Satsuma province during the late sixteenth century. It gained global prominence during the Meiji period (18681912) as export ceramic ware characterized by cream-coloured crackle glazed bodies decorated with detailed polychrome enamels and gold leaf.

Satsuma pieces are constructed from light-coloured earthenware clay coated in a translucent glaze that develops a distinctive micro-crackle network. Polychrome enamel pigments and gold paint or gold leaf are applied over the glaze to form raised, textured patterns.

Authentic Meiji Satsuma ceramics feature a yellowish-cream earthenware base with a uniform crackle glaze, intricate hand-painted enamelling, and hand-applied gilding. Look for traditional painter or workshop signatures on the underside, often accompanied by the Shimazu family crest, which resembles a cross inside a circle.

A symmetrical pair of Satsuma vases functions effectively as a focal point on a dark wooden sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. Grouping them alongside natural materials, minimalist timber furniture, or neutral backdrops allows the intricate gilding and figurative details to draw visual interest.

Because Satsuma ware is porous earthenware with delicate overglaze enamels and gilding, avoid immersion in water or abrasive chemicals. Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to clean crevices without lifting the gold leaf.
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