satsuma - Virgilio
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satsuma - Virgilio
" Tutti siamo costretti, per rendere sopportabile la realtà, a tenere viva in noi qualche piccola follia" Io anch'io! COLLEZIONE PRIVATA DI ARTI DECORATIVE E OGGETTISTICA QUADERNO Pubblicazione non in commercio, estratta dal sito dell’autore. Redatta, prodotta e distribuita per il solo uso privato a scopo didattico e informativo. © 2013 IN ACCORDO CON LE NORME DELLA VIGENTE LEGISLAZIONE ITALIANA 1 B ♦ SATSUMA ANFORE - VASI - BOTTIGLIE - PIATTI - SUPPORTI ANTICHE CERAMICHE E PORCELLANE GIAPPONESI Gallery ⦁ Estratto dal sito: http://xoomer.virgilio.it/ithbramb Indice del Quaderno Dal vocabolario della lingua italiana: LA STORIA DELLE CERAMICHE DI SATSUMA Antica tradizione dell’artigianato giapponese - URNE e GIARE - ANFORE e VASI pag. 3 Quaderno 1A “ 5 “ 51 - BOTTIGLIE “ 33 - SUPPORTI “ 55 - PIATTI L’immagine in copertina è un particolare ingrandito del vaso Sa073. pio - dal latino PIUS, dalla radice PU-purificare, indicando colui che adempiva regolarmente i suoi doveri religiosi, tra cui la carità e la misericordia; altresì religioso e timorato del divino. zibaldone - vivanda composta da ingredienti disparati, e per estensione: mescolanza confusa di cose diverse; quaderno, scartafaccio, con una miscellanea di memorie, appunti e notizie; composizione con una serie scoordinata e incoerente di idee, motivi e immagini. Qui sopra, una panoramica di oggetti presentati in questo catalogo. Nel sito da cui proviene questo quaderno, sta scritto: Questo non vuole essere un sito commerciale, nessuno degli oggetti esposto è in vendita, tuttavia, possibili contatti per scambi e suggerimenti saranno sempre graditi e tenuti in considerazione. L’eventuale cessione o noleggio di materiale, sarà compensata solo con versamenti a favore di Associazioni Onlus ed Enti NoProfit allo scopo di promuovere iniziative man mano suggerite dall’evolversi del nostro vivere civile e sociale. 2 LA STORIA DELLE CERAMICHE DI SATSUMA Antica tradizione dell’artigianato giapponese Da sempre, una delle tipologie più ricercate dai collezionisti di ceramiche antiche giapponesi è il "Satsuma Vase" così chiamato per il singolare e caratteristico stile decorativo, che può essere sì un vaso, un'urna, una giara o un piatto, ma anche una bottiglia o un'altro elemento di arredo. Questi capolavori di maiolica, decorati con stupefacenti immagini di samurai o scene di vita e di cultura giapponese, sono ancora oggi tra i più ricercati oggetti da collezione. 3 SATSUMA: antico feudo del Giappone situato nella penisola omonima, nella parte più a meridione dell'isola di Kyūshū. Governato dal clan degli Shimazu sin dal sec. XII, accrebbe il proprio peso nel periodo Tokugawa (16001868). Ebbe un ruolo di primissimo piano nella restaurazione Meiji, che nel 1868 abbatté lo shogunato e rimise i poteri nelle mani dell'imperatore. Molti dei suoi migliori uomini tra cui Ōkubo Toshimichi parteciparono al nuovo governo che portò il Giappone sulla via della modernizzazione. Nel 1877 fu teatro della "ribellione di Satsuma (detta anche "di Seinan"), condotta dagli esponenti della nobiltà che, guidati da Saigō Takamori, tentarono di opporsi alla politica antifeudale condotta dal nuovo governo Meiji. Takamori riuscì a riunire un esercito di 15.000 uomini, che guidò verso Nord per giungere a conquistare il Paese. Dopo alcuni mesi di aspri combattimenti, nel settembre dello stesso anno la rivolta fu definitivamente domata, Takamori fu ucciso e L’immagine della copertina è un particolare ingrandito della scena rappresentata sul frone del bellissimo vaso di pagina 43. l'ultimo tentativo di resistenza antioccidentale ebbe termine. Con il nome della provincia è nota una ceramica prodotta in passato nelle antiche fornaci di Kagoshima. Come si verificò per molte delle manifatture ceramiche giapponesi, sorte tra la fine del XVI e l'inizio del XVIII secolo, anche quella di Satsuma nacque a opera di vasai coreani, condotti in quell'arcipelago dal principe Shimazu Yoshihiro, di ritorno da una spedizione in Corea nel 1598. Le maestranze coreane continuarono in Giappone i sistemi di lavorazione del loro Paese di origine, producendo una ceramica prestigiosa, la cui qualità si affermò e perpetuò per ben due secoli: la produzione iniziò a scadere soltanto verso la seconda metà dell'Ottocento, quando si dovette soddisfare la grande richiesta dei mercati europei e americani. Caratteristiche degli antichi e autentici pezzi Satsuma sono la pasta bianca con una spediale invetriatura color avorio e una decorazione sobria a colori tenui limitata in piccoli campi. Nella seconda metà del Settecento la decorazione a smalti colorati si arricchì di ornamenti trattati a doratura che sottolineavano disegni di paesaggi, fiori e uccelli. In considerazione del fatto che c'è stato un periodo di produzione di massa di questo tipo di ceramica e che è stato copiato pesantemente da tanti altri produttori per soddisfare le richieste dei mercati occidentali, ci sono molti manufatti di ceramica Satsuma sul mercato che hanno le stesse immagini e le caratteristiche dello stile di Satsuma, ma che niente hanno a che vedere con i pregi stilistici e di qualità dei pezzi originali. Un vaso di Satsuma autentico può essere il termine usato per descrivere un pezzo di ceramica in stile orientale che ha caratteristiche precise. Le decorazioni sono piccole e molto complesse e di solito si sviluppano su due facciate, entrambe diverse nei personaggi e nelle situazioni con animali e scene di vita sociale. Dopo che l'immagine è stata dipinta a mano, il vaso è stato poi ricoperto da una sottile smalto protettivo che crea un leggero effetto screpolato, dando un altro dei tratti caratteristici e distintivi a questa ceramica. Alcuni dei vasai hanno anche fatto pesantemente uso di colorazione oro nel loro disegni che donano al vaso un look speciale. Spesso vendute in coppie con le scene dipinte in maniera tra loro speculare, alcuni dei vasi Satsuma arrivano a misurare fino a quasi un metro di altezza, ma i vasi più comuni sono di circa 30 cm. di altezza, che corrisponde alla misura inglese di 12”. Questi vasi sono stati spesso utilizzati per Ikebana, l'arte giapponese di organizzazione formale per la presentazione del fiore. In alcuni dei vasi Satsuma può capitare in maniera inaspettata di trovare anche un coperchio che è insolito per un oggetto che si può pensare sia stato progettato per contenere fiori o altre piante, ma questi vasi sono stati realizzati con uno scopo puramente decorativo. I disegni sulla superficie dei vasi erano principalmente creati in modo da poter essere utilizzati per decorare le residenze giapponese piuttosto che essere elementi di uso pratico. Se siete interessati e state cercando di acquistare un vaso antico Satsuma, dovete assicurarvi che sia in buone condizioni di aspetto e senza crepe o difetti. A causa della età di alcuni di questi vasi, non è sempre possibile trovare e acquistare pezzi completamente integri, trovare un vaso che è molto vecchio e anche in ottime condizioni, non è un compito facile. Inoltre, assicuratevi che l'oggetto non abbia segni, scritte o marchi in inglese che lo identificano come prodotto dalla Royal Satsuma, in quanto già questo denoterebbe che si tratta di un falso. Nelle fotografie di queste pagine sono illustrati gli abili artigiani in alcuni momenti e fasi di lavorazione delle ceramiche. Japanese Satsuma earthenware decorated in overglaze colors was first made in the 1850s production increased amatically and during the Meiji period (1868-1912). SATSUMA: One of the most collectible pieces of Satsuma Pottery is the Japanese Satsuma Vase. These pieces of earthenware pottery, decorated with amazing images or scenes from Japanese culture or society are highly collectible and sought after items. Due to the fact that there was a period of mass production of this type of pottery and that it was copied heavily by other pottery makers during that time, there are many styles of Satsuma pottery on the market that may bear the images and hallmarks of the Satsuma style, buy may be from other locations and time periods. A Satsuma vase can be the term used to describe an oriental style piece of pottery that has the following characteristics. The images that are on the surface of the pottery are very small and intricate and will usually feature either people, places, animals, Japanese Immortals or scenes from Japan. After the image was hand painted, the vase was then covered in a thin protective glaze which cracked slightly giving another of the satsuma pottery hallmarks to look out for. Some of the vases also heavily use gold coloring in their design which makes the vase look extra special. Another of the valuable and more sought after vases are the ones decorated with the images of many people, also known as the 1000 faces design. Often sold as a pair, some of the Satsuma Vases measure up to nearly a meter tall, but the more common style vase you will find will be around 9 to 10 inches tall. The vases were often used for Ikebana, the art of formal Japanese flower arranging. The majority of Satsuma vases will have a lid too which is unusual for an item which we may think would be designed to hold flowers or other plants, but these vases were for purely decorative means. Some of the other pottery from the same region such as a Satsuma Bowl also featured a lid which some may think is unusual. The designs on the surface of the vases were mainly created so that the pieces could be used to decorate Japanese residences rather than be practical items. If you are looking to purchase an antique satsuma vase then ensure that the item is in good condition and has no cracks or chips - or has a little damage as possible. Due to the age of some of these pieces, it is not always possible to buy items that have no damage at all. Finding a vase that is very old and also in very good condition is not an easy task. Also, ensure that the item has no markings or identifying words written in English such as ROYAL SATSUMA, as this will denote that the vase is a fake. 4 ANFORE - VASI CODICE Sa047 q A decorative Satsuma group, vase on a Shi-Shi figure A very highly collectible Japanese Shishi figurine with a fine Satsuma earthenware vase on the sculpture’s backside. This piece shows a highly sophisticated and very detailed painting and very beautiful gilding. The vase has fine decorations and is in excellent condition with no wear or damages. This true collector’s item and fancy rarity will certainly make a wonderful addition to your collection! Shishi (stone lion), also called lion of Fo /Foo /Fu, lion of Buddha or Chinese guardian lions, is, in Chinese art, a stylized figure of a snarling lion. Its original significance was as a guardian presence in a Buddhist temple. They occur in many types of Chinese pottery and in Western imitations. Good colours, signed on bottom with four characters. I have no idea of the age of this piece and there are no makers marks to be found but there is security very old. Condition: he has suffered breaks to two of his legs which have been reglued. There are a couple of firing faults and some loss of paintwork and gilding. Altezza totale cm. 11,5 Larghezza max cm. 9,5 Base legno cm. 15 x 10 5 Pair small Satsuma pottery miniature vases CODICE Sa048 q A wonderful pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases dating to the Meiji period. These small examples are of baluster form and have slender necks. They have beautiful moriage decoration to the bodies and feature a figural scene to opposing sides of each piece. Condition is excellent. The vases are a ‘true’ pair as the decoration is mirrored on both vases. There is however, some rubbing to the gilt around the rims and a shallow chip to the un-glazed foot-ring on one vase. No maker's marks. Heights: 3.75 inches. Altezza totale cm. 9,5 Larghezza max cm. 4,5 6 Pair small vases with relief gilding gold enamel This is a pair of Satsuma small vases. 1900-1919. Good color with the expansion of the tones of red, all in amazing detail how most of these figures are finely drawn. The landscape is absolutely gorgeous, with beautiful depth, lighting and masterful detail. The vase is unsigned, but the unsurpassed quality of minute detail, and unique features stylized figures, landscapes, and all ornaments indicate assignment to the study of Yabu Meizan. Satsuma pieces of this quality are rarely offered on the open market. A true masterpiece from one of the most sought after Japanese Meiji artisans. There are no chips or cracks on these pieces but there is the usual crazing. Altezza totale cm. 11 Peso 302 gr. 7 CODICE Sa049 q CODICE Sa050 q Couple of small jugs Satsuma with lacquered wooden base Amazing pair and antique Japanese Satsuma vases with base in lacquered wood A true masterwork by one of Japan's most sought-after Meiji Satsuma artisans. Good old enamel painting. Exquisite, exceptional design. Good condition, good to fair, wear to gilt throughout, chip to foot of one, all commensurate with age. An impeccable centerpiece for the discriminating collector of world-class japanese antiques. Altezza totale cm. 21 (compreso il supporto) Larghezza max cm. 11 8 CODICE Sa051 q Lovely small jugs Satsuma with figural schoolchildren decor Amazing and antique Japanese Satsuma jug with base in lacquered wood densely decorated by hand in gold enamel over-browning to resemble brocade, with iron or red rouge de fer on the brush. He has two half faces shown, a panel that shows a group of schoolchildren, and the other panel that shows two women are represented in kimono. Good condition used, basically there are two small chips old. Altezza anfora cm. 22 Larghezza max cm. 11 Sehr alte Satsuma Keramik-Vase aus Japan mit aufwendiger Handmalerei in Gold und Emaille. Auf der Rückseite sind zwei Frauen in Kimonos abgebildet. Guter gebrauchter Zustand, am unteren Rand gibt es zwei kleine alte Bestoßungen. 9 CODICE Sa052 q Style Baluster vase decorated with deities decoration Fine old Japanese Satsuma/Kutani porcelain two handled vase dated ca. 1930's. Good old enamel painting and exquisite, exceptional design. In good condition, good to fair. A true masterwork by one of Japan's most sought-after Meiji Satsuma artisans, wear to gilt throughout for the discriminating collector of world-class japanese antiques. Altezza totale cm. 28 Larghezza max cm. 10,5 10 Antique oriental Japanese twin handled sugar pot Sugar pot and lid 5.75 inches tall 6.25 inches wide, handle to handle no cracks two small chips to inside of lid does not show when lid is on, gilding wear to handle scroll work, circa 1920. The pictures don’t do it justice, there are several different background colors in the scenes and designs, lots of beading and moriage, and fine workmanship. This true collector’s item and fancy rarity will certainly make a wonderful addition to your collection! Altezza totale cm. 14,5 Larghezza max cm. 16 11 CODICE Sa053 q CODICE Sa054 q Older fine detail Japanese Satsuma immortal ceramic vase Older fine detail japanese Satsuma immortal ceramic vase with cover. Is handpainted scenes and gild work, dog Foo with legs on the world and handles in the shape of dolphins. This item condition: has restoration to cover. Dates early 20th c. Altezza totale cm. 21 Larghezza max cm. 15,5 12 Good large antique nippon jar & cover Antique Japanese vase, painted in great detail with six alternating panels of ladies, warriors and lotus blossom, all the artwork is picked out with raised enamel beading and gilt. the lid finial is a large and nicely modelled dog of Foo. Overall good condition, there is a very small shallow chip to the rim and small chip to the end of the dogs tail, and there is a very minor hairline in the rim of the cover. Usual allover age crazing, there is some rubbing to the finer decoration and gilt and a few scattered flakes missing from the decoration. I would think it dates to the late 19thC/early 20thC. Altezza totale cm. 24 Larghezza max cm. 15 13 CODICE Sa055 q Small attractive polychrome ceramic jar/urn CODICE Sa056 q This stunning beaded vase is detailed with heavy raised gold work, nicely overgilded and is decorated with colorful and intricately detailed painted scenes of heroes and children. It has a small open handle on the top. lion finial has been broken and glued, small chip to top rdge of jar. It is of fine quality and is in excellent condition with the exception of overall crazing, and light gilt wear. Unsigned. Dating to 1900. Altezza totale con base cm. 18 Larghezza max cm. 9 14 CODICE Sa057 q Antique Japanese Satsuma pair Stem vases with stand A truly fine antique Japanese Satsuma pair vases on stand. I believe this vase was produced by the Shimazu family during the Meiji period. The piece is completely hand painted with raised enamel flowers, leaves, beautiful scenes and the whole vase is extensively highlighted in gold, is in excellent shape, almost perfect, no damage. We rarely see old oriental Satsuma pieces of this quality for sale on today’s market. Altezza totale cm. 18,5 Larghezza max cm. 7 Supporto di base cm.20x9,5 15 CODICE Sa058 q Exquisite multicoloured pair of ceramic vases with cork lids This item is a pair of Japanese Satsuma vases. Both vases depict the same image and feature a scribe and child on one side and a pair of warriors on the other. The work is very detailed and features time line and dot work. Although both pieces depict the same scene the vases are different as they have been hand painted. This can especially be seen in the differing backgrounds. Hand painted and with a raised decoration. Both vases are in a good condition. The glaze has webbed slightly with age ad they would really benefit from being cleaned. Colours are gold, red, blue and black on a light and dark cream backgound. They would be perfect for any collector of Satsuma vases. Altezza totale cm. 40 Larghezza max cm. 12 16 CODICE Sa059 q Finely decorated pair Satsuma left+right large vases 1890c signed Japanese Satsuma pair hand painting large vases - c1890, lidded and signed. The upper portion of this important piece is elegantly flanked by two finely gilded Fooo-dogst head handles, which complete the piece in refined style. You are viewing a pair of matching vases with pedestals , true left and right hand examples Satsuma older figurative moriage decoration, lightly jewelled, handles on either side, large examples that display well from the Meiji period, the age of Japanese artistic excellence. Date: circa 1890, signed on the base. Condition report: there are no chips, no cracks, some staining. Altezza totale cm. 51 (sono compresi le basi e i coperchi) Larghezza max cm. 17 17 CODICE Sa060 q Wonderful pair of antique japanese Meiji period Awaji school vases This is an exquisite pair of matching Satsuma earthenware of the Awaji School, are hand painted and decorated with panels depict samurai with gilt swords and shields. The figures to each side separated with geometric panels and intricate elaborely emporer design with moriage. The vases are a ‘true’ pair as the decoration is mirrored on both vases. Circa 1868-1911 Excellent condition with no damage or repairs. Crazing is normal in these pieces and part of what defines Satsuma wares. Altezza totale cm. 21,5 Larghezza max cm. 10 18 CODICE Sa061 q Magnificent Japanese pair of ceramic vases with stands and lids Here we have a beautifull pair of late 19th/early 20th century Japanese Satsuma style cylindrical vases with top covers or tea cups or jars. Very highly hand decorated with raised beading detail, autumn and gold colouring with orange and red and well accented with gilt, the scene is the same back and front, the two side panels are also the same. The vases are in fantastic condition with no damage or restoration. There is crazing to the glaze on both vases however this is typical of Satsuma ware. Unmarked. Altezza totale cm. 31 (sono compresi le basi e i coperchi) Larghezza max cm. 10 19 CODICE Sa062 q Japanese vintage Satsuma porcelain vase, moriage 1920s Gorgeous antique japanese vase of baluster shape. Highly decorated with magnificent main colors reds and yellow. Beaded work at some parts, out lined in white and rich in gold all over scene. It represents a Moriage vase because it illustrates the technique of raised, trailed-slip decoration. One side shows two robed men, and the otherside shows a robed men and childrens in a ceremonial scene. Handles are ornate with lateral flakes. Excellent condition for age, no chips, repairs nor breaks. Very minimal vintage paint rubbing. Altezza totale cm. 25 Larghezza max cm. 12 20 CODICE Sa063 q 19th century fluted trumpet vase in Satsuma style with frilled lip Older than 100 years, this item is elaborately hand painted in ground colors such as: dark brown, khaki, cherry, cream and beige. Japanese Satsuma vase, hand painted, decoration and gilding on typical Satsuma body with fine crazed glaze. Also decorated with moriage style (antique Japanese slip trailing technique). Good condition without damages, gold decoration is partly rubbed off thats all, normal minor traces of use and age, 19th century. Signed on the base. Altezza totale cm. 31 Larghezza max cm. 10 21 Mirrored Pair of MEIJI Period EarthenWare Vases CODICE Sa064 q These are a signed Mirrored Pair of Vases with a flaring neck, with applied fixed rings and ribbon handles to the sides, painted with Samurais on the front and their attendants on the reverse, covered with fine craquelures. This exclusive large jar is well potted and massive decoration on body overal with gold and colorful polychrome enamels. One vase is in really good condition and the other is damaged and has been repaired at the top and running dowm over the neck, On bottom in red a signature of the artist. Altezza totale cm. 29 Larghezza max cm. 14 22 CODICE Sa065 q Large Meiji antique Japanese Satsuma warriors vase This antique Japanese Satsuma vase is detailed with heavy raised gold work and is decorated with colorful and intricately moriage detailed painted scenes of warriors. It has a small handle shaped nodes with elegant ribbons and bows final on either side. It is signed on the bottom, is of fine quality and is in perfect condition with the exception of a small trauma on the edge of the neck, as can be seen in the bottom photo. Altezza totale cm. 31 Larghezza max cm. 15 23 CODICE Sa066 q Antique decor moriage export vase ornate with lateral flakes This is a Japanese Satsuma pottery vase of baluster form decorated with overglaze polychrome enamels featuring elegant teachers and young students on a red and yellow background. Touches of gilding and a stipped moriage border around shoulder and neck. It is of fine quality and is in excellent condition with the exception of overall crazing on the edge of the neck, and light gilt wear, as can be seen in the close up photo. Signed with a tiny Japanese imprint. Altezza totale cm. 46 Larghezza max cm. 20 24 CODICE Sa067 q 19th Century Satsuma vase with lovely vivid color and detail These attractive old vase is in sound condition and the detail to faces are exceptional, the piece has an incredible amount of detail work and lots of moriage (some call the raised dots “beading”). It is inoutstanding condition with virtually all of the high relief gilding intact, other than normal slight glaze ware absolutely perfect. Dates from around 1920/30s. It is marked. Altezza totale cm. 40 Larghezza max cm. 18 25 CODICE Sa068 q Rare, important Meiji era Satsuma masterpiece, museum quality L'originalité de ce vase d'une grande finesse réside par ses deux cordages intégrés sur le col. Les sujets peints sont des Samourais en discussion sur un côté et des musiciens sur l'autre. Le tout peint avec une grande précision et richesses avec de nombreux points de céramiques en reliefs . C'et une pièce de qualité et en parfait état, juste un cheveux de 1 cm sur le haut du col, invisible de l'exterieur et sans incidence. Assurément rare . Altezza totale cm. 44 (senza il supporto di base) Larghezza max cm. 20 26 CODICE Sa069 q Genuine pair vintage big moriage Satsuma vases scallop edges A Fine Old Pair Japan Japanese pottery Satsuma vases scallop edges with figural decoration ca. 1930's. Both decorated with matching scenes of figures that are very well rendered with realistic details. Ancienne et enorme paire de vases de Satsuma de la fin du 19eme en parfait etat, pas de fels, ni eclats. La taille est impressionnante. Tres beau decor de guerrier peint a la main entierement differents sur chaque face. Altezza totale cm. 48 Larghezza max cm. 21 27 CODICE Sa070 q Nippon fine detail immortal big vase with raised rope motifs A very decorative and highly collectible Japanese fine Satsuma earthenware vase on the sculpture’s backside. This piece is decorated with pictures of warrrior and embroidered knots as handle, shows a highly sophisticated and very detailed painting and very beautiful gilding. The bottom is signed with Japanese characters. The piece is in great condition, this true collector’s item and fancy rarity will certainly make a wonderful addition to your collection! Altezza totale cm. 53 Larghezza max cm. 24 28 CODICE Sa071 q Monumental, impressive size vase with schoolchildren carved A truly fabulous, very large, late Meiji period Satsuma vase. This is not just a vase, this is a piece of Japanese art, the detail and artistry are truly wonderful! A lot of time has been used on the decoration of this vase. It has a fluted rim. The neck is painted with panels inspired geometrical patterns interspersed and bordered with guilding. The main body of the vase is painted with images of Japanese scholars, on one side the scholars are seated listening to a recital. The scholars wear traditional dress and in Satsuma style, typically elaborate robes. The two main images are seperated by elaborately sculptures of ropes. The decoration overall is elaborate and as would be expected with a Satsuma vase, it is heavily moriaged. Overall it is in good condition, there are a couple of hairline cracks along the the hoops on the edge of the neck. Altezza totale cm. 61 (senza il supporto di base) Larghezza max cm. 26 29 CODICE Sa072 q Monumental Meiji era Satsuma covered vase masterpiece Exquisitely fine detail, representing the finest of Japanese ware. Singular the existence of a lid with holes for the passage of perfumes. This exclusive large jar is well potted and massive decoration on body overal with gold and colorful polychrome enamels. It is applied a pair of large handles fashioned handles clasping a tasseled ring and a wide collar form rim, in a continuous figural narrative of large scale Samurai warriors and Japanese courtiers. The upper and lower portions of the vase are filled with minute, intricately detailed polychrome enamel patterns, and the upper rim features golden micro-patterning. The entire piece is finished with extraordinary, elaborate gilding which highlights the overall design, some of which is so minute that it must have been painted with a single-haired brush. It's in excellent condition, appears to have been carefully stored away as a treasure for over a century. A centerpiece for the discriminating collector of fine Japanese antiques. Altezza totale cm. 110 (compreso il supporto di base e il coperchio) Larghezza max cm. 40 30 CODICE Sa073 q Group of colossal and specular vases with pedestals and lids A group of Satsuma, two pots with lids, Japan 19 th century supported large stands of old wood. Good color with the expansion of the tones of cobalt blue and supporting some vases, all in amazing detail how most of these figures are finely drawn. The landscape is absolutely gorgeous, with beautiful depth, lighting and masterful detail. In particular, affects the two covers in line with the style of the vessels. The vase is unsigned, but the unsurpassed quality of minute detail, and unique features stylized figures, landscapes, and all ornaments indicate assignment to the study of Yabu Meizan. Satsuma pieces of this quality are rarely offered on the open market. A true masterpiece from one of the most sought after Japanese Meiji artisans. I have no idea of the exact timing of this piece and there are signs that you are responsible, but there is no safety signs to the front feet. Condition: there are a couple of firing failures and soft paint and gilding on the bases. Altezza totale cm. 113 (compreso il supporto di base e il coperchio) Larghezza max cm. 41 31 CODICE Sa074 q Rare maiolica pedestal and jardinere large old piece must see This is an amazing antique Japanese Satsuma jardiniere and pedestal large, this placed on a further support in lacquered wood to four feet. Superbly executed in white porcelain, and shaped in a cylindrical shape. It is densely hand-decorated in over-glaze enamels and gold gilding to resemble brocade, over an iron-red or rouge-de-fer ground. Decorated with scenes of court life and the usual dragons in high relief applied on two sections in Satsuma style jardiniere and pedestal, the bowl on top with a scalloped edge on the edge of a flare with a truncated oval decorated with many pictures of samurai gentlemen a landscape, the base corresponding high pedestal with a concave top above a cylindrical shaft that terminates in a splayed foot and decorated as the rest. The feature an allover decoration of interior and exterior scenes of men gathered together with long robes. Around these scenes are elaborate line and symbol designs. At the top of pot has a slightly scalloped edge with incised line decorations. Entirely handmade, the enamel color beaded with shades of reds, greens and golds highlight this extraordinary piece. The jardinière and pedestal are in excellent condition. Dated around the late 19th century. Altezza totale cm. 82 (senza il supporto di legno) Larghezza max al vaso cm. 31 32 BOTTIGLIE Pair Satsuma Bottles with stoppers, Meiji era This is a pair of Japanese Satsuma bottle vases of mallet form beautifully decoarted with Nishikide diapher pattern and scenes of a Samurai Lord, children and mother, lotus and scrolling tendrils. Complete with stoppers. Applied looped ropework decoration on the side. Some gilding and moriage raised slip work. In very good condition. One stopper has a feint hairline, the other has some light nibbles to the inside (not seen when in place). One vase has a shallow chip on the foot rim. Marked to the base in iron red. Circa 1890. Altezza bottiglia+tappo cm. 33 Larghezza cm. 16 33 CODICE Sa075 q CODICE Sa076 q Old signed bottle with four ribbons and mythological scenes This is a large vase, measuring 15" tall, it is definately old, and it is signed on the bottom. This is very finely done. Lots of gold and great detail. It has a raised rope design around the edges, seperating the design into four panels. Two panels are just children, one panel is of a warrior and children, and one panel is of warriors. So much design, and lots of raised gold moriage. The vase has been broken and decently repaired (long long ago) around the base of the skinny neck. There is a cork still in the top, so perhaps the neck was broken to take out the contents? Unfortunately, the lid is missing and now, is not the original. Vase is heavy, will weigh over 5 pounds. Measures 15" tall. Altezza solo bottiglia+tappo e senza la base cm. 37 Larghezza cm. 16 34 CODICE Sa077 q Antique pair of Satsuma bottle with original stoppers Antique Japanese Satsuma pair of bottle of bowl form with original and intricate stopper that dates to the 19th century. It is beautifully decoarted with elaborate polychrome and gold decorations, in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. It is not porcelain, but a Japanese earthenware pottery. It has minor rubbing to the gold, crazing to the glaze, and other signs of expected light wear commensurate with age. Some gilding and moriage raised slip work. One vase has a shallow chip on the foot rim. Altezza bottiglia+tappo cm. 30 Larghezza cm. 13 35 CODICE Sa078 q Finely bottle/neck vase decorated with relief enamels Beautiful older Satsuma bottle with the wide body decomposed by four 'framed' panels, one depicts an armed Samurai in a different scenes with applied four ribbons and extensive gilt decor covering the entire surface. The rest of the surface with various geometric designs, lots of raised enamel in white, gray, black and red. The base is signed and there are no chips, cracks or repairs. Has some gilt loss and crazing for its age. Altezza bottiglia+tappo cm. 29 Larghezza cm. 13 36 CODICE Sa079 q Very decorative and highly collectible bottle Samurai Antique Japanese Satsuma bottle-vase Samurai Age: Meiji Period - 1868 - 1912 Size: Height - 8 1/2 inches, Condition: Good, heavy wear to gilt in places, chip to base of stopper, some further light wear in places, all commensurate with age. Altezza bottiglia+tappo cm. 22 Larghezza cm. 12 37 CODICE Sa080 q 19th c. Satsuma bottle vase with enamel & gilt & raised moldings Here is a antique signed Japanese Satsuma vase with mushroom-shaped lid. It has molded and raised designs on four sides, and it has elaborate paintings with enamels and gilt of men's figures and decorative designs. It is in excellent condition with no chips and no cracks and very little losses in the gilt. It weighs 1-1/2 lbs. Altezza bottiglia+tappo cm. 26 Larghezza cm. 13 38 CODICE Sa081 q Pottery bottle featuring beautiful gilted painted fabulous color Beautiful gilt antique Satsuma bottle-vase 1910/1940th has name “Four studies”. Here are every thing that distinguishes a right Satsuma: kaolin, cracking, colors, pattern and painting. All of this on you can see in this precious object. Condition is very good, only one small lost. Altezza bottiglia+tappo cm. 27 Larghezza cm. 13 39 Moriage embossed gold-leafed Japanese sake bottle CODICE Sa082 q Here is a antique signed Japanese Satsuma bottle with stopper that dates to the 19th century absolutely stunning with beautiful depth, lighting, and masterful tiny details, the long neck of the vase is banded round with further exceptional patterned. The upper and lower portions of the vase are filled with minute, intricately detailed polychrome enamel patterns, and the upper rim features golden decor. The entire piece is finished with extraordinary, elaborate gilding which highlights the overall design, some of which is so minute that it must have been painted with a single-haired brush. It’s in excellent condition with no repairs. Altezza bottiglia+tappo cm. 31,5 Larghezza cm. 15 40 CODICE Sa083 q Very massive colorful ornate bottle with Moriage decor Massive and signed is this elegant early vase-bottle. It’s dated to the Meiji period and has a signature mark that is for “Gyokuzan/Shozan”. It’s decorated in a very rare ornate manner with classic Satsuma red and gold enamels with a set of four raised rope like shapes. There is also a small enamelled lid which is also very rare to be steel with or intact with, the bottle. The lid has a small chip at the bottom of the lip which sits inside the bottle. Date: circa 1890, signed on the base. Condition report: there are no chips, no cracks, some staining. Altezza bottiglia+tappo cm. 32 Larghezza cm. 15 41 CODICE Sa084 q Antique 19th Century Meiji Era bottle decorated with lid Beautiful older Satsuma bottle with ornate decoration and gold accentthe wide body decomposed by four 'framed' panels, one depicts an armed Samurai in a different scenes with applied four ribbons and extensive gilt decor covering the entire surface. The rest of the surface with various geometric designs, lots of raised enamel in white, gray, black and red. Nicely detailed decoration. The base is signed and there are no chips, cracks or repairs. Size measures: 8 1/8" tall x 4 1/2" across widest point Altezza bottiglia+tappo cm. 20,5 Larghezza cm. 12 42 Old Japanese bottle vase XIX hand painted Antique old Japanese Satsuma bottle that dates to the 19th century. The upper and lower portions of the vase are filled with intricately detailed polychrome enamel patterns. The entire piece is finished with extraordinary, elaborate gilding which highlights the overall design, some of which is so minute that it must have been painted with a single-haired brush. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Altezza totale bottiglia + tappo cm. 25 Larghezza max cm. 12 43 CODICE Sa085 q CODICE Sa086 q Spectacular antique Japanese bottle-bowl shape form ware/lid This is an interesting bulbous Japanese vase which looks to have been hand painted and then decorated over with gilding and raised outlines. The hand-painting is very detailed and magnificent. There is a scene of two aristocratic mens playing shimuzen and patterns. The excellence of the work can be spotted all through the decoration, from the elaborate fine enamel and gold decoration of the figures Kimono, to the thousands of tiny gold dots. Nice to add to a cabinet collection. The bottle has no damages or losses. Altezza totale bottiglia + tappo cm. 25 Larghezza max cm. 12 44 CODICE Sa087 q Pair Meiji period decorative handpainted jewelled bottles You are viewing a rare and most attractive opportunity, this are a pair beautiful decorative lidded bottles. Date: circa 1885, the art work is extremely fine, it’is a example from the Meiji period, the age of Japanese artistic excellence. An example that was produced for the Japanese market rather than the Western market. Will be of particular interest to our more serious collectors. There is some wear to the gilding around the rim and a chip and strange flaw to base, it also has some very fine crazing. It is marked on bottom with what looks like numbers. Altezza totale bottiglia + tappo cm. 21,5 Larghezza max cm. 9 45 CODICE Sa088 q Superb and singular Satsuma little bottle with long yellow neck These is a superb Japanese Satsuma vase, it is certainly of 19th century origin. Wonderful overall fine hand painted decoration of the figures to both sides with other decoration around the circumference. It has an overall height of about 7.5 inches with a max diameter of about 3.5 inches. Condition: considering the age, the overall condition to the bottle is very good with the only blemish of: chipping to the rim as per pictures. Besides being a very collectable 19th century Japanese Satsuma hand decorated vase, both would also look fabulous displayed. Altezza bottiglia+tappo cm. 23 Larghezza cm. 9 46 Lovely bulbous stem bottle with long cylindrical neck Superbly executed in white porcelain bottle-shaped vase with a bulbous stem long cylindrical neck. And 'densely decorated by hand in gold, enamel over-browning to resemble brocade, with iron or red rouge de fer on the brush. He has two half faces shown, a panel that shows a group of schoolchildren, and the other panel that shows children playing in a garden. Between the panels are medallions containing floral disc and many butterflies. I believe this jar / bottle has the appropriate age, design and quality that makes an original piece, probably Shoza, but I am not an expert Shoza, then I simply say "Satsuma style". It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Great piece for a collector. Altezza totale bottiglia + tappo cm. 22,5 Larghezza max cm. 10 47 CODICE Sa089 q Bottle Handpainted in Gold Relief with Figures CODICE Sa090 q Satsuma bottle handpainted in gold relief featuring seated Japanese porcelain decorated with schoolchildren figures. The upper and lower portions of the vase are filled with minute, intricately detailed polychrome enamel patterns, and the upper rim features golden decor. The entire bottle is finished with extraordinary, elaborate gilding which highlights the overall design, some of which is so minute that it must have been painted with a single-haired brush. These handmade pieces show all craftman's ability. Great piece for a collector. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or repairs. Altezza totale bottiglia + tappo cm. 16 Larghezza max cm. 10 48 CODICE Sa091 q Rare bottle, decorated with raised dots “beading” with silver cap This is an attractive and also a rare example of Japanese Satsuma bottle, is a beautiful decorative vase that will delight your collection. The entire piece is finished with extraordinary, elaborate gilding which highlights the overall design, some of which is so minute that it must have been painted with a single-haired brush. It’s an example of quality, hand-painted decoration Moriage is extremely fine, the front and rear with a rare Satsuma decorated with classic style with red and gold glaze, two handles on the sides by the artist carved in the shape of knotted ropes. There is also a pleasant metal cover, which is also very rare in this type of bottles, it should be in silver. The vase is unsigned, however the unsurpassed quality of the minute detail, and unique stylized characteristics of the form, and ornamentation all indicate attribution to Yabu Meizan's studio. Satsuma pieces of this quality are rarely offered on the market. Date: circa 1890/1900 Status report: there are no cracks, some stains. Altezza totale solo bottiglia cm. 28,5 Altezza totale bottiglia + tappo cm. 32 Larghezza max cm. 10,5 49 CODICE Sa092 q Satsuma pottery well shaped bowl with figural decor ca. 1930's Fine old Japanese Satsuma porcelain well shaped bowl or Tsunodaru sake bucket vase with figural decoration. Dated ca. 1930's. The porcelain bowl with very fine gilt and painted figural groups with panels of Bijins and Karako. Unsigned. Altezza totale cm. 20 Larghezza max cm. 10,5 50 PIATTI CODICE Sa093 q Antique ceramic hand-painted wall dish with raised enamel bowl It is decorated with beautiful raised Satsuma aplique. This wonderful decorative piece is in very good condition. There very nice collectible and display item are no cracks, nicks, or flea bites. The Japan Satsuma large pottery wall plate with raised enamel is first true work quality of art and is in excellent condition with no cracks or restorations. The decoration is bright and vibrant with no sign of scratches, wear or rubbing and no crazing. The item is used, most is antique, vintage or collectables so you must understand that this is not all in new condition, We can not see any restoration on the plate. Diametro: cm. 31 51 Beautiful large Imperial Satsuma deep display dish CODICE Sa094 q A fine antique porcelain plate dated late 19th century from Japan of the Arita factory (production japanese area from which it derives its name), the type Satsuma. Decorated in Moriage style with raised gold enamel with colours and a painting of two gentlemen in a house with the background view of mountain. The plate is quite thick and is crackle throughout. The large lovely oriental plate made in Japan is in very excellent condition, is a must for fine japanese antique asian collectors, over 100 years in age. Excellent investment piece. Diametro: cm. 22 52 CODICE Sa095 q 19th c. japanese export Meiji Satsuma in relief gild dish-plate Late 1800s Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Moriage typically samurai plate with gold relief. This is a wonderful old plate with very heavy nice shape, no cracks or repairs, just one small frit on the bottom ring edge and fine overall crazing, just mentioned for accuracy. It’s a very heavy pottery plate for it’s size. There is a bit of wear to the moriage here and there, not bad at all for it’s age. I believe it’s from the latter 1800s to possibly 1900. Beautiful raised decoration and finished with gold leaf, two holes cast in rear to hang, in good condition the slightest gold leaf wear on edge of plate. Diametro: cm. 25 53 CODICE Sa096 q Pair antique Satsuma earthten/stoneware plates Morian style Rare Pair of Antique Japanese Imperial Satsuma Meiji period c1870-1890 large chargers, they are decorated and are opposed by exposing the warriors who look at each. This is a beautifully detailed plates featuring two warriors figures surrounded by green and pink foliage with pagoda's, trees, lake, and Mt. Fuji in the background, in full regalia, with moriage. Has highly embossed gold and is just wonderful. The bottom is unsigned. Excellent condition, no chips, cracks, crazing, or wear. This pair of plates should be in someone's display cabinet! A beautiful and unique treasure!! Diametro: cm. 25 54 SUPPORTI CODICE Sa097 q Amazing fine decorated Satsuma ceramic pedestal/stand Late 19th /early 20th century Moriage Satsuma pottery vase stand to fit vase with maximum base diameter 48mm, 1.9" Altezza totale cm. 6 Larghezza max cm. 7 55 CODICE Sa098 q Older fine detailed Satsuma porcelain pedestal/stand Older and perfect handpainted Meiji-Satsuma earthenware stand or peedestal. These items represents a moriage piece because it illustrates the technique of raised, trailed-slip decoration. Beautifully decorated and very impressive with its decors. It is more than 100 years old. Colorful hand painted with vibrant colors and very elaborated and is in very good condition considering its age. This is an absolutely gorgeous piece for your antique japanese ceramic collection. Dimensions are: 5 1/2" tall by 5 5/8" in diameter on a top outside of rim and 5" in diameter insid with 3 3/16" a hole in diameter Altezza totale cm. 14 Larghezza max cm. 21 56 Vintage earthenware pottery stand A very unusual and heavy, Japanese Satsuma earthenware pottery stand, on five, lion head feet. Decorated with a stylised flower and leaf design and dating to the late 19th century. The central recess is 4.5" in diameter. Some wear to the gilding on the lion heads but, otherwise, in perfect condition. Altezza totale cm. 7 Larghezza max cm. 17 57 CODICE Sa099 q Tripod gold stand Satsuma chimera dragon CODICE Sa100 q This beautiful vintage Satsuma tripod base is decorated with lots of gilt and enameling. It has a cream colored body with a slightly yellowed glaze with fine crackles. The 3 dragon (or demon) heads make up the three feet. Next to one of the dragon heads is a small gilt marking that is partially worn off and was impossible to photograph. There also seems to be a mark incised at the top of one of the dragon (demon) heads that even w/a loupe I wasn't able to make out. This was a tourist piece, probably 1920/40's. Condition is exceptional with no chips, cracks or nicks. It has some wear to the gilt on the dragons The measures: 4 3/4" across top - 4 1/4" tall 6 1/4" from foot to foot. Altezza totale cm. 11 Larghezza max cm. 16 58