Antique Japanese Satsuma-Style Lidded Jar With Vine Handle & Moriage Detailing

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This exquisite hand-painted porcelain covered jar is a miniature work of art, rich with color and ornate gilt detail. Crafted … Read more This exquisite hand-painted porcelain covered jar is a miniature work of art, rich with color and ornate gilt detail. Crafted in Japan in the early to mid-20th century, the piece features raised moriage enamel work, intricate florals, and panels of elegant geisha figures framed by gold scrollwork.

The sculpted lid is shaped like a leaf and vine—an enchanting detail that gives the jar its pumpkin-like silhouette. The deep navy ground contrasts beautifully with soft pastels and gold accents, while the interior shows the characteristic crackle glaze seen in fine Satsuma and Kutani porcelain.

A blue artist’s or maker’s mark appears on the underside. See less