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Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Ovoid Vase – Signed Dozan – Meiji Era (Late 19th Century)
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Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Ovoid Vase – Signed Dozan – Meiji Era (Late 19th Century)

17th century
Sold 17 January 2026 · Lee Sherman Antiques
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Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Ovoid Vase – Signed Dozan – Meiji Era (Late 19th Century)

This exceptional antique Japanese Satsuma vase, crafted during the Meiji era (1868–1912), is a superb example of late-19th-century Satsuma artistry. Beautifully ovoid in form and signed “Dozan” in gilt on the base, it represents the work of a highly collectible and respected potter.

The vase is exquisitely decorated in rich enamels and gilt, featuring a continuous sankin-kotai procession scene—the traditional daimyo procession to Edo. The band of figures is painted with remarkable detail and precision, demonstrating the refined craftsmanship associated with fine Meiji-period Satsuma ware.

Above and below the main scene, intricately painted floral panels and geometric motifs add further elegance and balance to the design.

Size:

• Height: 25.5 cm

• Diameter: 11.5 cm

Condition:

This piece is in excellent condition, free from damage, and displays beautifully. A superb collector’s item and a striking decorative piece for any interior.

Perfect for collectors of Japanese antiques, Satsuma pottery, Meiji art, and those seeking a museum-quality decorative statement.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Japanese Satsuma Ovoid Vase to the 17th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
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SA1181749
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Description
Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Ovoid Vase – Signed Dozan – Meiji Era (Late 19th Century)
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This exceptional antique Japanese Satsuma vase, crafted during the Meiji era (1868–1912), is a superb example of late-19th-century Satsuma artistry.
Lee Sherman Antiques

Beautifully ovoid in form and signed “Dozan” in gilt on the base, it represents the work of a highly collectible and respected potter.

fig 1. An antique Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase with a long slender neck, featuring intricate hand-painted figural scenes and dense floral patterns highlighted in gold.
fig 1. Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Ovoid Vase – Signed Dozan – Meiji Era (Late 19th Century)

The vase is exquisitely decorated in rich enamels and gilt, featuring a continuous sankin-kotai procession scene—the traditional daimyo procession to Edo. The band of figures is painted with remarkable detail and precision, demonstrating the refined craftsmanship associated with fine Meiji-period Satsuma ware.

fig 2. An antique Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase with a long slender neck, featuring intricate hand-painted figural scenes and dense floral patterns highlighted in gold.
fig 2. Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Ovoid Vase – Signed Dozan – Meiji Era (Late 19th Century)

Above and below the main scene, intricately painted floral panels and geometric motifs add further elegance and balance to the design.

Size:

• Height: 25.5 cm

• Diameter: 11.5 cm

Condition:

This piece is in excellent condition, free from damage, and displays beautifully. A superb collector’s item and a striking decorative piece for any interior.

Perfect for collectors of Japanese antiques, Satsuma pottery, Meiji art, and those seeking a museum-quality decorative statement.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Japanese Satsuma Ovoid Vase to the 17th Century.

Height
25.5cm (10.04")
Width
11.5cm (4.53")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1181749
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An antique Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase with a long slender neck, featuring intricate hand-painted figural scenes and dense floral patterns highlighted in gold.
Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Ovoid Vase – Signed Dozan – Meiji Era (Late 19th Century)
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An antique Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase with a long slender neck, featuring intricate hand-painted figural scenes and dense floral patterns highlighted in gold.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period17th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialCeramic, Earthenware, Enamel, Gold
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFigural processions, Dense floral medallions, Geometic brocade borders, Gilded detailing
  • SizeH 25.5 cm (10 in) x W 11.5 cm (5 in)

Satsuma ware is a type of Japanese earthenware traditionally characterised by an ivory-coloured, crackled glaze adorned with polychrome enamels and raised gold details, which reached its artistic peak during the Meiji period.

These pieces are crafted from clay finished with a fine crackle-pattern glaze, then hand-painted using mineral-based enamels and intricate gilt work applied by skilled artisans.

Authentic items typically feature finely crazed glazes, hand-painted figural or floral motifs with gold highlights, and artist signatures or kiln marks on the base denoting the maker or studio.

Position the vessel as a focal point on a neutral console or mantelpiece, allowing its intricate patterns and historical craftsmanship to stand out against modern, minimalist surroundings.

Display the ceramic out of direct sunlight to prevent enamel fading, clean only with a soft, dry cloth, and avoid using water or chemical cleaning agents on the porous, crackled surface.
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