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Huge Japanese Satsuma Koro and Cover
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Huge Japanese Satsuma Koro and Cover

19th century
Description

A huge Satsuma koro and cover, with handpainted scenes and standing on dogs of foe feet, one tiny chip to the side of the handle, and slight rubbing to the gilt otherwise in excellent condition.

25" high

13" wide

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You are free to view this item at our showroom by appointment , we are open five days a week, Monday - Thursday, Saturday

Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Koro to the 1880s.

Independent Date Guide ID 05887645
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Cream earthenware with fine surface crazing: typical Meiji period Satsuma body.
Hand-enamelled figures with raised moriage beading: intricate late nineteenth-century decorative work.
Pierced apertures in the domed lid: designed for escaping incense smoke.
Gilding rubbed on the high rims: normal wear from handling over time.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
62.5cm (24.61")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Reference Numbers
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SA698235
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Description
A huge Satsuma koro and cover, with handpainted scenes and standing on dogs of foe feet, one tiny chip to the side of the handle, and slight rubbing to the gilt otherwise in excellent condition.

25" high

13" wide

FREE DELIVERY TO UK MAINLAND

“
You are free to view this item at our showroom by appointment , we are open five days a week, Monday - Thursday, Saturday.
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
Date of Manufacture

Fernyhough Antiques Ltd has dated this Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Koro to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 05887645
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 120-150 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Cream earthenware with fine surface crazing: typical Meiji period Satsuma body.
Hand-enamelled figures with raised moriage beading: intricate late nineteenth-century decorative work.
Pierced apertures in the domed lid: designed for escaping incense smoke.
Gilding rubbed on the high rims: normal wear from handling over time.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
62.5cm (24.61")
Width
32.5cm (12.80")
Depth
32.5cm (12.80")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA698235
Fernyhough Antiques Ltd
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An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid.
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Archive I An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid.

Huge Japanese Satsuma Koro and Cover

Archive II An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View II
Archive III An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid.
Archive V An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View V
Archive VI An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View VI
Archive VII An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View IX
Archive X An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View X
Archive XI An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View XI
Archive XII An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View XII
Archive XIII An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View XIV
Archive XV An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View XV
Archive XVI An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View XVI
Archive XVII An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid. View XVII
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An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid.
Huge Japanese Satsuma Koro and Cover
Ref: SA698235
An antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic koro incense burner featuring tripodic legs, side handles, hand-painted figures, gold embellishments, and a seated figure finial on the lid.
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  • ObjectIncense Burners
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji
  • MaterialEarthenware, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourCream and Gold
  • MotifsSeated figure finial, Tripodic feet, Hand-painted scholars, Gilded geometric borders
  • SizeH 62.5 cm (25 in) x W 32.5 cm (13 in) x D 32.5 cm (13 in)

This huge Japanese Satsuma koro and cover originates from the Meiji period around 1880. The earthenware incense burner is decorated with cream and gold enamel alongside intricate hand-painted scholars, intricate gilded geometric borders, and one tiny chip to the side of the handle with slight rubbing to the gilt. Standing on three animal mask feet with upright side handles, the domed cover is surmounted by a sculpted seated figure finial. Measuring 62.5 cm high, 32.5 cm wide, and 32.5 cm deep, the vessel serves as a striking decorative display piece suitable for positioning atop a large sideboard in a principal reception room.

FAQs

Satsuma ware originated in the Satsuma province during the late sixteenth century and evolved into highly decorated ceramics during the Meiji period. A koro is a traditional vessel designed for burning incense, frequently featuring elaborate gilding and narrative figure painting intended for display and ceremonial use.

Satsuma ceramics are formed from fine earthenware clay covered in a light cream-coloured glazed glaze with minute crackle patterning. Decorators applied detailed polychrome enamel pigments alongside gold leaf gilding to create complex figurative and geometric patterns.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit fine glaze crazing, delicate hand-painted line work, and multi-layered gilding. Makers often marked the base with the Shimazu family crest, a cross within a circle, alongside signatures of renowned workshop artisans.

A decorative koro serves as a focal accent on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or within a glass display cabinet. Placing the object against minimalist backdrops allows its detailed enamelling and gilded finish to contrast effectively with modern furnishings.

Dusting should be performed using a dry, soft-bristled brush to prevent abrasion of delicate gold enamels. Avoid immersion in water, liquid detergents, or chemical polishes, as moisture can penetrate the crackled glaze and cause irreversible discoloration.
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