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JAPANESE SATSUMA-STYLE PORCELAIN VASE
Era: Early 20th Century (Circa 1940s)
Style: Moriage Satsuma
OVERVIEW:
A petite spherical porcelain vase in …
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JAPANESE SATSUMA-STYLE PORCELAIN VASE
Era: Early 20th Century (Circa 1940s)
Style: Moriage Satsuma
OVERVIEW:
A petite spherical porcelain vase in the Satsuma style, featuring detailed gilt and moriage work depicting figures in traditional dress, with characteristic honeycomb patterns and floral motifs.
SPECIFICATIONS:
-Height: 3.5 inches
-Width: 4.5 inches
-Material: Porcelain with gilt decoration
-Style: Kinkozan-inspired Satsuma ware
-Origin: Japan
-Form: Globe/ball vase
-Period: Early-Mid 20th Century
DESIGN ELEMENTS:
Decorative Scenes:
-Gilt-enhanced figures in traditional dress
-Children or women in domestic scene
-Delicate facial features
-Traditional costume details
-Landscape elements
Pattern Details:
-Gold honeycomb border design
-Floral medallions
-Gilt foliate scrollwork
-Raised moriage details
-White crackle-glaze ground
CONDITION:
Excellent Vintage Condition
-Original gilt work intact
-Clear figure details
-No chips or cracks
-Clean white ground
-Well-preserved moriage work
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
This piece represents the 1940s export period of Japanese ceramics when Satsuma-style wares were specifically produced for Western markets. The compact size was ideal for Western display cabinets and mantels, making it a popular choice for American and European collectors of the period.
DECORATIVE SUGGESTIONS:
-Small shelf accent piece
-Curio cabinet display
-Desk or vanity decoration
-Bookshelf arrangement
-Small space focal point
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 3.5ʺH
- Styles
- Japanese
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- CONDITION: Excellent Vintage Condition -Original gilt work intact -Clear figure details -No chips or cracks -Clean white ground -Well-preserved moriage … moreCONDITION: Excellent Vintage Condition -Original gilt work intact -Clear figure details -No chips or cracks -Clean white ground -Well-preserved moriage work less
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