As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this exceptional quality Meiji period 1868-1912, circa 1895 Satsuma vase signed by the highly regarded Meizan , the vase is decorated with enamels and gilding typical of the slightly earlier Satsuma wares of the late 19th c , these painting techniques used by artists such as Meizan , Seikozan and Hankinzan to an almost jewel like effect , the artist has painted the vase with three main themed bands , a central band of Bijins and children in various tranquil pursuits , a lower band of flora and an upper band containing a range of Butterflies, each band sits between further geometric borders themselves painted and gilded in painstaking detail , the vase is further decorated with a floral gilded rim , artist signed to the underside in a two character gilt signature that reads Meizan , a fantastic addition to your Satsuma collection cabinet .
Provenance :
UK Gentleman's collection .
Condition report :
Immaculate condition .
Approximate sizes ;
Height : 5.2" 13 cm
Width : 3.0" 8 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item .
Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA671694
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 exceptional quality Meiji period 1868-1912, circa 1895 Satsuma vase signed by the highly regarded Meizan , the vase is decorated with enamels and gilding typical of the slightly earlier Satsuma wares of the late 19th c , these painting techniques used by artists such as Meizan , Seikozan and Hankinzan to an almost jewel like effect , the artist has painted the vase with three main themed bands , a central band of Bijins and children in various tranquil pursuits , a lower band of flora and an upper band containing a range of Butterflies, each band sits between further geometric borders themselves painted and gilded in painstaking detail , the vase is further decorated with a floral gilded rim , artist signed to the underside in a two character gilt signature that reads Meizan , a fantastic addition to your Satsuma collection cabinet .
fig 1. Exceptional Quality Japanese Satsuma Vase by Meizan
Provenance :
UK Gentleman's collection .
Condition report :
Immaculate condition .
Approximate sizes ;
Height : 5.2" 13 cm
Width : 3.0" 8 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
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Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1890s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA671694
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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