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Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase C.1895, Nanzan Mark, Cobalt and Gilt Moriage
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Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase C.1895, Nanzan Mark, Cobalt and Gilt Moriage

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

Antique Japanese Satsuma vase of exceptional studio quality, Meiji period, circa 1895, richly decorated in polychrome enamels and heavy gilding over a deep cobalt-blue ground with a finely crackled ivory glaze. The elegant, slender form rises to a flared rim, giving the vase strong decorative presence as a single focal piece.

The painted scenes are finely executed, with delicately modelled faces, confident brushwork and dense textile patterning, set within a garden landscape with flying birds and sweeping wisteria. Many details are picked out with moriage and raised gilt, adding depth and tactile relief to garments and selected motifs.

The base carries a clear red seal mark reading ?? (“Nanzan”), associated with high-quality late-Meiji Satsuma production.

Measurements

Height: 18.7 cm

Rim diameter: 12.7 cm

Weight: 610 g

Condition

Checked under UV light with no signs of restoration or overpainting. There are losses and light scratching to the gilding on the cobalt ground; otherwise excellent antique condition.

Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Japanese Satsuma Cobalt Vase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18.7cm (7.36")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1187072
Dealers Internal Reference
B1578
Description
Antique Japanese Satsuma vase of exceptional studio quality, Meiji period, circa 1895, richly decorated in polychrome enamels and heavy gilding over a deep cobalt-blue ground with a finely crackled ivory glaze.
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The elegant, slender form rises to a flared rim, giving the vase strong decorative presence as a single focal piece.
Ritas Bazaar
fig 1. A flared ceramic trumpet vase featuring cobalt blue and gold borders surrounding a central panel depicting figures in traditional Japanese attire against a neutral backdrop.
fig 1. Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase C.1895, Nanzan Mark, Cobalt and Gilt Moriage

The painted scenes are finely executed, with delicately modelled faces, confident brushwork and dense textile patterning, set within a garden landscape with flying birds and sweeping wisteria. Many details are picked out with moriage and raised gilt, adding depth and tactile relief to garments and selected motifs.

fig 2. A flared ceramic trumpet vase featuring cobalt blue and gold borders surrounding a central panel depicting figures in traditional Japanese attire against a neutral backdrop.
fig 2. Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase C.1895, Nanzan Mark, Cobalt and Gilt Moriage

The base carries a clear red seal mark reading ?? (“Nanzan”), associated with high-quality late-Meiji Satsuma production.

Measurements

Height: 18.7 cm

Rim diameter: 12.7 cm

Weight: 610 g

Condition

Checked under UV light with no signs of restoration or overpainting. There are losses and light scratching to the gilding on the cobalt ground; otherwise excellent antique condition.

Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Japanese Satsuma Cobalt Vase to the 19th Century.

Height
18.7cm (7.36")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1187072
Dealers Internal Ref
B1578
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Archive I A flared ceramic trumpet vase featuring cobalt blue and gold borders surrounding a central panel depicting figures in traditional Japanese attire against a neutral backdrop.

Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase C.1895, Nanzan Mark, Cobalt and Gilt Moriage

Archive II A flared ceramic trumpet vase featuring cobalt blue and gold borders surrounding a central panel depicting figures in traditional Japanese attire against a neutral backdrop. View II
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A flared ceramic trumpet vase featuring cobalt blue and gold borders surrounding a central panel depicting figures in traditional Japanese attire against a neutral backdrop.
Antique Japanese Satsuma vase c.1895, Nanzan mark, cobalt and gilt moriage
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A flared ceramic trumpet vase featuring cobalt blue and gold borders surrounding a central panel depicting figures in traditional Japanese attire against a neutral backdrop.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialEarthenware, Gold Leaf, Enamel
  • ColourCobalt Blue, Cream, Gold
  • MotifsMoriage enamel, Cobalt border, Figurative decoration, Flared rim
  • SizeH 18.7 cm (7 in) x W 12.7 cm (5 in) x D 12.7 cm (5 in)

This Meiji period Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase dates to circa 1895 and carries the red seal mark for Nanzan on the base. The piece has a deep cobalt blue ground, a finely crackled ivory glaze, and polychrome enamel decoration with heavy gilding and raised moriage details. The slender form rises to a flared rim with gold and cobalt borders, framing a central painted panel that depicts figures in traditional purple and orange patterned attire within a garden landscape alongside flying birds and reeds. Light scratching and losses are present on the gilding of the cobalt ground, while a UV light check confirms no restoration. The vase measures 18.7 cm high, 12.7 cm wide, and 12.7 cm deep. It suits placement on a sideboard top as a decorative focal point in a living room or hallway.

FAQs

Satsuma ware is a style of Japanese earthenware pottery that originated in Kagoshima prefecture during the late sixteenth century. During the Meiji period (18681912), production expanded significantly to supply export markets with decorated, gilded ceramics featuring detailed figurative scenes and fine crackle glaze.

Traditional Satsuma ceramics are crafted from earthenware clay finished with a yellowish, micro-crackled glaze. Decoration incorporates raised enamel work known as moriage, hand-painted figurative or floral motifs, and application of liquid gold leaf framing dark cobalt blue or red grounds.

Authentic late nineteenth-century Satsuma pieces typically feature a uniform crackle pattern beneath the enamel surface, heavy hand-gilding, and intricate moriage outlining. The underside often bears a makers mark or artists signature alongside the Shimazu family crest, which resembles a cross within a circle.

Display the vase as a single focal point on a dark wood sideboard, mantelpiece, or inside a display cabinet. Pairing the ceramic with clean-lined contemporary furniture or stone surfaces highlights its intricate polychrome enamelling and detailed brushwork.

Clean the surface gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to remove dust. Avoid using water, detergents, or abrasive materials, as moisture can penetrate the fine crackle glaze and damage delicate gilding and raised enamels.
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