Mid 20th Century Chinese Export Gilt Satsuma-Style Vase With Figurative Handles

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This striking mid-century Chinese export vase features rich hand-painted figural scenes, extensive gilt decoration, and dramatic sculptural figurative handles. Executed … Read more This striking mid-century Chinese export vase features rich hand-painted figural scenes, extensive gilt decoration, and dramatic sculptural figurative handles. Executed in the popular Satsuma-style aesthetic, the surface is densely ornamented with layered patterns, raised enamel details, and a softly crackled glaze, creating a highly decorative and visually engaging piece.

The baluster form rises from a square pedestal base and is embellished throughout with traditional courtly scenes, florals, and geometric borders. Heavy gold accents highlight the rim, handles, and foot, lending the vase a luxurious presence well suited for display on a console, mantel, or pedestal.

Marked “Made in China” on the underside, this vase was produced for the Western export market in the mid-20th century and reflects the era’s fascination with ornate Asian decorative arts. While inspired by Japanese Satsuma ware, this example is Chinese export, made purely as a decorative object rather than functional porcelain.

A bold statement piece that works beautifully in eclectic, Hollywood Regency, Chinoiserie, or traditional interiors.

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- Origin: China
- Period: Mid-20th Century
- Style: Satsuma-Style / Chinese Export
- Materials: Glazed ceramic with gilt and raised enamel decoration
- Decoration: Hand-painted figural scenes, crackle glaze, sculptural elephant handles
- Markings: “Made in China” export mark on base See less