Fine Japanese Meji Period Satsuma Vase c1885

Description

Heading : Japanese Meji period satsuma vase
Date : c1885
Origin : Japan – possibly Satsuma province although most likely decorated in Kobe or Yokohama.
Bowl Features : Imari palette with lflowers. reeds. and butterflies.
Marks : Japanese marks to base
Type : Pottery
Size : 16.2cm height. 8cm diameter
Condition : Excellent. no chips or cracks – crazing as expected
Restoration : None
Weight : 273 grams

Additional Information :

Satsuma ware was originally dark plain clay produced in Satsuma province typically used for simple peasant wares or the Buddhist tea ceremony. In the 19th century the wares became progressivley complicated in decoration and were often decorated away from the Satsuma province.These newer designs became popular in the European market and an industry grew up for a new type of “Satsuma” ware for export. These new designs. like this example. were generally of ivory ground with elaborate imari palette decoration.