As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this highly decorative Japanese Imperial Satsuma ware figure of Jurojin , one of the seven Japanese Gods of good fortune Jurojin represents Longevity , he holds his long gilded beard in his left hand whilst clutching his gnarled staff in the other hand , a humorous and very tactile Okimono of this lovable character has been modelled in clay at the Satsuma kilns and then decorated in vivid enamels and gilding in a style generically known as Imperial Satsuma , the heavier applied enamels were a common theme in the earlier production techniques of the late 19th century , it was towards the latter part of the Meiji period that the finer painted export wares were perfected by artists such as Kinkozan , Ryozan and of course the highly coveted Yabu Meizan , the figure is signed in a fine black script to the underside accompanied by a circular mon , Jurojin has arrived on our doorstep direct from an Australian collection and is now available, perhaps as a meaningful gift for a loved one, or maybe the start of , or further addition to your Japanese collection.
The condition is lovely with no damages or restorations .
Approximate sizes ;
Height : 7.25" 18.5 cm
Width : 4.0" 10.3 cm
Depth : 4.0" 10.3 cm
Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA444381
Dealers Notes
Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.
Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com
Tel 07774-635918
Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this highly decorative Japanese Imperial Satsuma ware figure of Jurojin , one of the seven Japanese Gods of good fortune Jurojin represents Longevity , he holds his long gilded beard in his left hand whilst clutching his gnarled staff in the other hand , a humorous and very tactile Okimono of this lovable character has been modelled in clay at the Satsuma kilns and then decorated in vivid enamels and gilding in a style generically known as Imperial Satsuma , the heavier applied enamels were a common theme in the earlier production techniques of the late 19th century , it was towards the latter part of the Meiji period that the finer painted export wares were perfected by artists such as Kinkozan , Ryozan and of course the highly coveted Yabu Meizan , the figure is signed in a fine black script to the underside accompanied by a circular mon , Jurojin has arrived on our doorstep direct from an Australian collection and is now available, perhaps as a meaningful gift for a loved one, or maybe the start of , or further addition to your Japanese collection.
fig 1. A Japanese Imperial Satsuma Okimono of Jurojin-god of Longevity
The condition is lovely with no damages or restorations .
Approximate sizes ;
Height : 7.25" 18.5 cm
Width : 4.0" 10.3 cm
Depth : 4.0" 10.3 cm
Free worldwide delivery included in the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA444381
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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