As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality Meiji period 1868-1912 Satsuma ware vase from the studios of the highly regarded Kinkozan, this two panel vase is finished with a traditional cobalt blue ground interspersed in sensational gilt leaf with a central honeycomb diaper band and a similarly gilded fern and floral neck & shoulders , the main panels framed within shaped gilt bands and decorated in exquisite detail, the first panel depicts families in pavilions as a backdrop to children playing with puppy dogs, the reverse by contrast a very still scene of a hanging scroll aside an open shelf shodana adorned with Scholars implements, to the foreground utensils are laid out in preparation for a tea ceremony, this delightful vase carries impressed and painted Kinkozan factory seals to the underside, however most unusually Kinkozan has signed each of the main panels on this occasion .
Provenance :
UK collection for the past 20 years.
2020 Vision of an enlightened ruler - Vol II
Condition report :
Lovely condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes ;
Height : 4 1/2" 11.5 cm
Diameter : 3 3/8" 8.5 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item .
Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA937373
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 Meiji period 1868-1912 Satsuma ware vase from the studios of the highly regarded Kinkozan, this two panel vase is finished with a traditional cobalt blue ground interspersed in sensational gilt leaf with a central honeycomb diaper band and a similarly gilded fern and floral neck & shoulders , the main panels framed within shaped gilt bands and decorated in exquisite detail, the first panel depicts families in pavilions as a backdrop to children playing with puppy dogs, the reverse by contrast a very still scene of a hanging scroll aside an open shelf shodana adorned with Scholars implements, to the foreground utensils are laid out in preparation for a tea ceremony, this delightful vase carries impressed and painted Kinkozan factory seals to the underside, however most unusually Kinkozan has signed each of the main panels on this occasion .
fig 1. Japanese Satsuma Vase Multi Signed by Kinkozan
Provenance :
UK collection for the past 20 years.
2020 Vision of an enlightened ruler - Vol II
Condition report :
Lovely condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes ;
Height : 4 1/2" 11.5 cm
Diameter : 3 3/8" 8.5 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
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Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA937373
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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