Pair of Japanese Moriage Hand Painted Satsuma-Style Vases With Gilt Figures, 1920s 7.5"

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Of baluster form, each finely executed in polychrome enamels with raised moriage slip and lavish gilding, the surfaces richly adorned … Read more Of baluster form, each finely executed in polychrome enamels with raised moriage slip and lavish gilding, the surfaces richly adorned with enthroned Buddhist immortals and dignitaries, their robes detailed with geometric and floral brocade patterns in lapis, vermilion, and turquoise against a deep iron-red ground.

The expressive faces, rendered with delicate brushwork, contrast with the bold gilt halos and radiating motifs that surround them. The reverse with elder monks in contemplative repose, creating a harmonious balance of vigor and serenity.

Undersides stamped "Hand Painted Japan", attesting to their export production of the early twentieth century. A matched pair of exceptional decorative presence, embodying both the artistry and spiritual narrative of Japanese moriage ware.

Measurements: 7.5"H x 4.5" x 4.5"

Weight: 2 lb

Origin: Japan

Age:1921-1950 See less