As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase, the large and unusual vase depicts three hand painted panels between sumptuous gold and silver decorated Teal ground borders , the gilded borders are of the highest quality imaginable and often seen on the finest work from the Kinkozan studio , the three highly glazed painted panels are deliberately decorated in a kind of impressionist style but to a very good standard , they probably replicate earlier Japanese woodcut paintings , the first panel depicts three characters at rest in a wooded setting , one of whom raises a Sword , the second panel simply decorated with a village scene before a Mountainous backdrop, whilst the third , and probably my favourite panel depicts a songbird amidst native Flora with a pair of Butterflies in flight above , each panel framed within stunning quality formal gilded bands , the vase nicely signed to the underside by a rare artist known as Yozan , this artist is referred to in the Louis Lawrence Satsuma book " The romance of Japan ", a wonderful high quality vase that will enhance any good Satsuma collection.
Provenance: Private Welsh collection, the vase formerly from the USA.
Condition Report: The condition is stunning with minimal cleaning wear to the gilt borders - 9.5/10
Approximate sizes:
Height: 10" 25.5 cm
Width: 6.5" 16.5 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA501602
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 fine quality Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase, the large and unusual vase depicts three hand painted panels between sumptuous gold and silver decorated Teal ground borders , the gilded borders are of the highest quality imaginable and often seen on the finest work from the Kinkozan studio , the three highly glazed painted panels are deliberately decorated in a kind of impressionist style but to a very good standard , they probably replicate earlier Japanese woodcut paintings , the first panel depicts three characters at rest in a wooded setting , one of whom raises a Sword , the second panel simply decorated with a village scene before a Mountainous backdrop, whilst the third , and probably my favourite panel depicts a songbird amidst native Flora with a pair of Butterflies in flight above , each panel framed within stunning quality formal gilded bands , the vase nicely signed to the underside by a rare artist known as Yozan , this artist is referred to in the Louis Lawrence Satsuma book " The romance of Japan ", a wonderful high quality vase that will enhance any good Satsuma collection.
fig 1. A Large High Quality Japanese Teal Ground Satsuma Vase by Yozan
Provenance: Private Welsh collection, the vase formerly from the USA.
Condition Report: The condition is stunning with minimal cleaning wear to the gilt borders - 9.5/10
Approximate sizes:
Height: 10" 25.5 cm
Width: 6.5" 16.5 cm
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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA501602
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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