A fine small Satsuma koro (incenser) decorated all over with hundreds of tiny butterflies or moths and three large butterflies. The design is in gold overlay enamel on the classic tan crackle glaze that is characteristic of Satsuma. It measures 4” high and is 4” diameter at the waist. It is in excellent condition and has a signature on the base – not translated. We date it to the late Meiji period, circa 1890-1910.
Satsuma boy, playing flute, sitting on a leaf. Marked (see second photo). 4 3/4 inches high, 5 3/4 inches wide. Patterning and gilding on jerkin excellent. Brought to Virginia in 1930's. Condition excellent. $260.
995.00This is one of the nicest Satsuma tea bowls – chawan- we have had in the collection. It has the classic base glaze of tan crackle that is characteristic of all Satsuma pieces. In the center of the bowl and on the sides are overglaze enamel paintings of schools of fish – we believe them to be Japanese Rainbow Smelt. The fish are in a thick enamel that gives them a lovely three dimensional look.
Circa 1850-1875 Japanese Meiji Period Mixed Metal Vase measuring 17 1/2" in height. The texture of this vase is just like the trunk of a tree and this is actually called the Tree Bark Pattern and Design. I have been told this is Japanese Lacquer on top of Satsuma. The Cloisonne along with the mixed metals have been applied to is probably pottery, earthenware or porcelain. Cloisonne design of flowers,butterflies,birds are inlaid into the lacquering. It appears to be a hammered black rippled b ...click for details
This is a sweet small Satsuma teapot that has a mark on the base that translates as “Kyomizu-yaki (ware). It is rare find Satsuma with such a mark as it differs quite a lot from the traditional Kyomizu-yaki pottery. The teapot has a design of a round basket filled with chrysanthemums – another mum is seen on the lid. The teapot measures 5” from the tip of the spout to the back of the handle – the body is 3 ¼” diameter and the piece is 2” high. It is in excellent condition with no chips or crack ...click for details
This is a wonderful large Japanese Satsuma vase with bright colors and lots of gold work. The look and style is similar to the finer pieces done by Ryozan and Kinkozan. The vase is 10 ¼ inches tall. We do not know the artist signature. Condition is excellent.
Of spherical form with short neck. Earthenware vase allover painted with panels of samurais between geometric pattern. Base with Satsumamon and signed. Condition: fine. Dimension: 4.5 cm high, weight: 38 g.
Japanese Satsuma foliate form deep dish densely decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with Rakans in a landscape setting. Two dragons executed in relief and with moriage highlights encircle the inner edge, with heads and tails ending at two gilt Satsuma family crests. The base is marked in gold with Satsuma and the studio mark. 8 3/8” diameter. Meiji period (circa 1900). This is a very heavily potted plate in very good overall condition. There is a large chip with an original lacquer re ...click for details
Japanese Satsuma cup and saucer decorated in overglaze enamels with gilt and moriage highlights with a landscape scene featuring old sages and a Buddhist Rakan being encircled by a dragon. A gilt Satsuma family crest is on the saucer. The base of each piece bears a gold on red mark reading “Dai Nihon (Great Japan) Satsuma made.” Saucer: 4 1/4” diameter; cup: 2 1/4” diameter x 2 5/8” high. Meiji period (early 20th century). Very good overall condition with no chips or cracks. Minor wear to ...click for details
This is nice decorated Satsuma earthenware tapered ovoid vase with two well detailed dragons in raised enamels. It is artist signed on the body of the vase and measures 5" x 3.75". It dates about 1890 and other than some gilt wear on the rim, it is in excellent condition.