Pair Japanese Satsuma ceramic hexagonal vases Rakan dragon moriage Meiji Taisho

Description

View Pair Japanese Satsuma ceramic hexagonal vases Rakan dragon moriage Meiji Taisho with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The decoration is of notably good quality. The figures are individually characterised, the composition is handled with confidence across both vases, and the long dragon is especially effective. Raised moriage adds texture, relief and visual richness, while the gilding remains impressive overall and still gives the pair a strong, luxurious presence. These vases belong to the circle of good-quality Satsuma workshops producing refined export wares in the late Meiji to early Taisho period. They are clearly above ordinary tourist-grade Satsuma in both execution and decorative ambition. The combination of figural painting, dragon imagery, rich gilding and moriage gives them excellent display value. Condition is good overall with only minor wear to the gilding and very small surface marks visibl. Pair Japanese Satsuma ceramic hexagonal vases Rakan dragon moriage Meiji Taisho This product data sheet is originally written in English. These finely painted Japanese Satsuma vases form a true pair, matching in size, shape, subject and overall decorative effect. Their paired status is a major advantage from a market point of view, making them much more attractive than two similar but non-matching cabinet pieces. The decoration is of notably good quality. The figures are individually characterised, the composition is handled with confidence across both vases, and the long dragon is especially effective. Raised moriage adds texture, relief and visual richness, while the gilding remains impressive overall and still gives the pair a strong, luxurious presence. These vases belong to the circle of good-quality Satsuma workshops producing refined export wares in the late Meiji to early Taisho period. They are clearly above ordinary tourist-grade Satsuma in both execution and decorative ambition. The combination of figural painting, dragon imagery, rich gilding and moriage gives them excellent display value. Measurements Height: 15.8 cm (6.2″) each Width: 6.5 cm (2.6″) Depth: 6.5 cm (2.6″) Weight: 310 g and 279 g Condition Condition is good overall with only minor wear to the gilding and very small surface marks visible under magnification. Inside the necks there appear to be traces of old overpainting, with crackled paint visible in places. No crack running through the body of the vases is visible. Carefully packed using appropriate materials. Please study all photographs as they form part of the description. Questions are welcome. The decoration is of notably good quality. The figures are individually characterised, the composition is handled with confidence across both vases, and the long dragon is especially effective. Raised moriage adds texture, relief and visual richness, while the gilding remains impressive overall and still gives the pair a strong, luxurious presence. These vases belong to the circle of good-quality Satsuma workshops producing refined export wares in the late Meiji to early Taisho period. They are clearly above ordinary tourist-grade Satsuma in both execution and decorative ambition. The combination of figural painting, dragon imagery, rich gilding and moriage gives them excellent display value. Condition is good overall with only minor wear to the gilding and very small surface marks visibl Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Vases. Brand: Unbranded.

Primary Material

Porcelain/ Pottery

Sub-Type

Not specified

Antique

Yes

Original/Repro

Antique Original

Product

Vase

Region of Origin

Japanese

Materials sourced from

Japan

Country of Origin

Japan

Age

1850-1899

Brand

Unbranded