As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and fine quality Meiji period 1868-1912, Satsuma ware ewer by the highly regarded artist Ryozan Okamoto, who was recorded as working as the lead artist for the Yasuda company of Kyoto, this fine rice wine (Sake) ewer has been decorated within two main central cartouches as well as two smaller panels each containing scenes of everyday Japanese life, including the tea ceremony as well as outdoor pursuits and socializing against a backdrop of cherry blossom trees, pavilions and a lakeside setting , with particular fine gilt detail to represent the clouds. The remainder of the body and lid decorated with formal geometric borders interspersed with delightful floral detail , the handle decorated in a striking black and gilt and the spout further decorated with intricate geometric bands aside panels of auspicious implements and flora , the underside signed in a seal that translates to Dai Nihon, Kyoyto, Tokiji Goshigaisha as well as bearing the gilt trade marks for the Yasuda company , a very well executed example for your Japanese Ceramics collection .
Provenance :
UK based Japanese works of art collection.
Condition report :
Lovely condition throughout with minimal gilt wear.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 8 1/2" 21.5 cm
Width : 7 1/2" 19.0 cm
Depth : 4 3/4" 12 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item
Physical Dimensions
Height
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA788604
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 large and fine quality Meiji period 1868-1912, Satsuma ware ewer by the highly regarded artist Ryozan Okamoto, who was recorded as working as the lead artist for the Yasuda company of Kyoto, this fine rice wine (Sake) ewer has been decorated within two main central cartouches as well as two smaller panels each containing scenes of everyday Japanese life, including the tea ceremony as well as outdoor pursuits and socializing against a backdrop of cherry blossom trees, pavilions and a lakeside setting , with particular fine gilt detail to represent the clouds. The remainder of the body and lid decorated with formal geometric borders interspersed with delightful floral detail , the handle decorated in a striking black and gilt and the spout further decorated with intricate geometric bands aside panels of auspicious implements and flora , the underside signed in a seal that translates to Dai Nihon, Kyoyto, Tokiji Goshigaisha as well as bearing the gilt trade marks for the Yasuda company , a very well executed example for your Japanese Ceramics collection .
fig 1. Japanese Satsuma Ewer by Ryozan Okamoto for Yasuda Company
Provenance :
UK based Japanese works of art collection.
Condition report :
Lovely condition throughout with minimal gilt wear.
Approximate Sizes :
Height : 8 1/2" 21.5 cm
Width : 7 1/2" 19.0 cm
Depth : 4 3/4" 12 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
21.5cm (8.46")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA788604
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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