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Learn MoreSquare Form Satsuma Vase
- This Satsuma vase from Japan’s Meiji period is magnificently detailed
- It features figures, nature, flowers and a stunning red bird soaring across its surface
- The vase also features luxurious gold gilding and geometric designs
- For over a century, Satsuma ware has enthralled collectors with its intricate overglaze enameling and delicate gilding
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For over a century, Satsuma ware has enthralled collectors with its intricate overglaze enameling and delicate gilding, emblematic of Japan’s Meiji era. Originating in the regions around Kagoshima. . .
For over a century, Satsuma ware has enthralled collectors with its intricate overglaze enameling and delicate gilding, emblematic of Japan’s Meiji era. Originating in the regions around Kagoshima Prefecture, this fine pottery highlights nature's beauty through its vibrant depictions of nature and animals. Brought to Japan by Korean artisans, it quickly became a cherished item in the homes of the Japanese elite. Satsuma ware achieved international fame at the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris, solidifying its status as a globally sought-after treasure. Today, it continues to be celebrated as a cherished collectible, preserving its artistic legacy.
Meiji period (1868-1912)
7 3/8” high x 3 1/4” wide x 3 1/4” deep
Period: | 19th Century |
Origin: | Asia |
Type: | Vases/Vessels |
Depth: | 3.25 in. (8.26 cm) |
Width: | 3.25 in. (8.26 cm) |
Height: | 7.38 in. (18.73 cm) |
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