Vintage Moriage Satsuma Gold Embellished Polychrome Temple Vase, Porcelain, 14"

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This vintage Moriage Satsuma-style vase reflects mid-20th-century Japanese export production, defined by raised enamel decoration and dense polychrome surface work.

… Read more This vintage Moriage Satsuma-style vase reflects mid-20th-century Japanese export production, defined by raised enamel decoration and dense polychrome surface work.

The porcelain form stands approximately 14 inches high, presenting narrative figural scenes associated with temple and courtly imagery. Gold embellishment is applied throughout the borders, cartouches, and landscape panels, illustrating the technical emphasis on layered detail characteristic of the period.

The unmarked base aligns with workshop manufacturing intended for Western distribution, where Satsuma-inspired designs were adapted for decorative display. The Moriage technique contributes dimensional texture that emphasizes each motif within the composition.

Measurements: 14"H x 7.25"W x 7.25"D

Note: The glaze base is very finely crackled as with high quality pieces

Weight: 4.7 lb

Origin: Japan

Age: Late 20th Century See less