How do I identify a Satsuma urn?

Satsuma ceramics display a distinct crackled cream earthenware glaze overlaid with detailed enamel painting and gold leaf. They frequently feature figural panels depicting warriors, court scenes, or immortals. Unlike hard-paste porcelain, the underlying body is a porous earthenware that carries warmth to the touch. Makers often signed these works on the base with handwritten red or gold studio marks.

Where should I place a floor vase?

Floor standing vases require stable corners, hallways, or spacious reception rooms where their height can be appreciated without obstructing movement. Pairing them with original wooden stands helps distribute weight evenly on solid floors. Keep these vessels away from direct foot traffic and busy entryways to prevent accidental knocks against fragile enamel or lacquer panels.

What is the difference between Imari and Kutani?

Imari wares rely on a dense palette of cobalt blue and iron red enhanced by gold leaf upon a durable porcelain body. Their patterns lean towards symmetrical floral and brocade designs. Kutani ceramics utilise broader washes of green, purple, and yellow alongside detailed narrative illustrations. The visual focus centres on complex figural groups rather than repeating geometric borders.

How do I date a Meiji period urn?

The Meiji period spans the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, aligning with Japan's opening to Western trade. Pieces from this era often carry specific signatures of renowned master potters or kilns. Examining the weight, gilding style, and mounting materials helps narrow the decade of production. Nineteenth-century examples typically display heavier potting and more restrained decorative density than later export pieces.

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A large japanese ceramic urn brings monumental presence to a room, combining painted palettes with considerable scale.

A Very Large and Decorative Pair of Late C19th Japanese Blue + White Vases with Lacquer Panels. 58" High

19th century

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A Very Large and Decorative Pair of Late C19th Japanese Blue + White Vases with Lacquer Panels. 58" High

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£10,500

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19th century

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Large Pair Japanese Satsuma Vases, Circa 1890 50cm

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,200

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£7,500

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Good Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji

19th century

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Good Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji

From Rams Head Antiques

£385

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19th century

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An Impressive Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases, 76cm High

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,500

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19th century

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Monumental Kyoto Satsuma Vase Signed Seiko-en Chokei, Meiji Period

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£4,200

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1900 - 1920

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Large Quality Pair of Antique Satsuma Vases

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£795

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19th century

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Pair Samson C18th Century Japanese Imari Style Lidded Vases

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,500

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Unusual Large Amusing Japanese Porcelain Vase .

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Large Amusing Japanese Porcelain Vase .

From Donald Allison Antiques

£950

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19th century

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Large Satsuma Lidded Vase, Late 19th Century

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,300

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Listings feature items spanning the nineteenth century, the Meiji period, and the early twentieth century, utilising porcelain, earthenware, and enamel.

19th century

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Large Pair Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Vases

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,800

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Imari Vase

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£5,000

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Large Japanese Flare Neck Kutani Vase, Circa 1890

19th century

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Large Japanese Flare Neck Kutani Vase, Circa 1890

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£6,500

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1900 - 1920

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Very Large Pair (38 Inch) Japanese Floor Vases

From John Howkins Antiques

£2,250

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19th century

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Large Pair Flared Neck Kutani Vases, Circa 1890.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,500

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Large Antique Quality Japanese Imari Vases

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£875

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Large Japanese Ceramic Urn

A Very Large and Decorative Pair of Late C19th Japanese Blue + White Vases with Lacquer Panels. 58" High

Large Pair Japanese Satsuma Vases, Circa 1890 50cm

Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.

Good Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase Meiji

An Impressive Large Pair of 19th Century Japanese Imari Vases, 76cm High

Monumental Kyoto Satsuma Vase Signed Seiko-en Chokei, Meiji Period

Large Quality Pair of Antique Satsuma Vases

Pair Samson C18th Century Japanese Imari Style Lidded Vases

Unusual Large Amusing Japanese Porcelain Vase .

Large Satsuma Lidded Vase, Late 19th Century

Large Pair Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Vases

Large 19th Century Imari Vase

Large Japanese Flare Neck Kutani Vase, Circa 1890

Very Large Pair (38 Inch) Japanese Floor Vases

Large Pair Flared Neck Kutani Vases, Circa 1890.

Pair of Large Antique Quality Japanese Imari Vases

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