Fine Japanese Enameled Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan Meiji Period

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A ceramic satsuma ware vase with very fine surface decoration made by Kinkozan circa 1880-1900s of late Meiji Period. The … Read more A ceramic satsuma ware vase with very fine surface decoration made by Kinkozan circa 1880-1900s of late Meiji Period. The vase is of an elegant and relatively rare form with a trumpet shape body and the so-called garlic neck and opening. The surface is exquisitely decorated in a floral scheme with gilt and a light jewel-tone enamel. The top part showcases large bundles of wisteria blossom in white and purple, cascading down from a gilt wood trellis toward the base, where blooming Japanese Irises circumvent. The composition of the two floral motifs appear still-life with a graphic impression, but they also display a strange dynamic as if they were swaying in the wind and trying to reach each other. The empty space is delicately dotted with tiny gold specks. The color choice of the enamel used on this vase was particular in a light and delicate jewel-tone, rendering this piece a dreamy appearance. The garlic-neck mouth was superfluously decorated with tight gilt patterns of leaves, chrysanthemum, vine scrolls and geometrical lines on an orange-red background. A similar band of scrolling vines circumvent the base. There is an overall wonderful fine glaze crackles on the vase, making it ever more so visually arresting.
The vase was marked with a gilt square seal on the base "Made by Kinkozan". See less