Description: Large Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase Unmarked Asian Gold Trim 15 in, probably late 19th century Imperial Ware. Absolutely stunning example of Satsuma artistry depicting geishas, children, and gentlemen in various tableaux. There's a well mended hairline crack on the back, also visible from the inside, see the last two pictures. This is part of the beauty of an antique piece, known in Japanese as wabi-sabi: a Japanese aesthetic concept that finds beauty and serenity in objects, landscapes, designs, etc., that are simple, imperfect, and impermanent: It's the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which delights in the tarnish on an ancient silver bowl and the old uneven cobblestones. Please see photographs for measurements and condition. About this extremely collectible and affordable china: Style Look for fine detailed miniature painting with a good range of colours. The very finest on-glaze painting will almost look like watercolour with layers of different colours blended together. Faces should be fine and birds and flowers should be more realistic than stylised. Very fine painting and restraint is a hallmark of some of the best artists. They would often resist covering the whole piece in pattern and use the negative space to enhance their design. Earlier pieces tend to have a more two dimensional look to landscape image. This is because they were greatly inspired by the popular Japanese prints of the day. If you notice foreshortening and prominent perspective in a landscape image, it may mean it is a later piece likely influenced by Western design. Imperial ware Another style of Satsuma ware decoration is what is known in the West as Imperial ware. It is usually late 19thcentury and has a distinctive thick glaze that often appears as though it has been iced with a piping bag. The designs tend to be large, bold floral or geometric in bright reds, blues, yellows, blacks and purples.
Price: 189.99 USD
Location: Collinsville, Illinois
End Time: 2024-08-14T23:47:26.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: Japan
Age: Unknown
Maker: Unknown
