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A small and charming foliate-formed Satsuma bowl, its exterior a profusion of cascading wisteria and rising iris. Inside, bijin, attendants and children enjoy an outing under an umbrella of sakura branches. This exquisitely painted bowl with jewel-toned enamels and unique form is the work of renowned Satsuma artist, Seikozan. According to Louis Lawrence in his book entitled “ Satsuma” (pg.102), “The Seikozan studio painted some of the very best Satsuma pieces […] very few that are not of the hig... Click for details

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Here is an exquisite Satsuma censer with domed, silver reticulated lid. Three wonderfully detailed cartouches float upon a rich Mohammedan-blue ground surrounded by floating, lacy gilt phoenix. On one panel an artist is shown in his studio with his attendant and implements painting a large phoenix upon a paneled screen, bijin observing. Another shows an elegant interior with a bijin in voluminous robes at leisure, brocaded obi on a rack behind her, a samurai alongside. On the third, attendants d... Click for details

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A charming, small Satsuma sake cup rendered in rich enameled colors. Its exterior depicts continuous imagery of a lakeside village scene with huts, pine and dramatic waterfalls. Within, an amusing party of macaques in black, brown and white coats are engaged in social activities - grooming, wrestling and eating. Minute detailing and whimsicality characterize this fabulous sake cup. Very good condition, with only minor wear to the gilt along the rim. Artist gilt signature plaque on base. Heigh... Click for details

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A rectangular Satsuma tray designed with canted corners and exquisite kiku border. Parading diagonally across its surface, a group of animated children play instruments and flutter banners in the air. The leader of the group wears a fox mask and waves an open fan. (Foxes are prominent figures in Japanese folklore often represented either as innocent or sly. They can be seen as guardians of Inari, the god of fertility and agriculture, or as creatures given to protean behavior. Fox wedding proces... Click for details

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An enchanting studio pottery piece modeled as a phoenix boat in the style of Ninsei. The fanciful bird is embellished with floral sprays, stylized feather-patterns and writhing dragon cartouches in gosu, iron red and green enamels with luxurious gilt detailing. This rare pottery piece is in excellent condition. Makuzu Kozan signature seal is found on the base. Includes tomobako. Length: 17.5" Late Meiji Period, Japan

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An elegant gosu Satsuma vase with handles sculpted as wild demon heads, their mouths open, teeth and tongue perfectly modeled. Glazed with gosu blue, iron red, emerald green and iconic mohammedan blue, the distinctive collar about the neck forms interlocking medallions with stylized kiku, aoi and pawlonia. Stately peonies enameled in iron red and soft salmon rise from the foot. The glorious rendering in low relief of the flower groups provides the focal point of the... Click for details

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A wonderful Satsuma vase, double-gourd in form, embellished with brilliant phoenix covering its upper portion and jewel-like textile patterning draped over the shoulder. Encircling the body, a richly gilt royal palinquin is borne by myriads of courtiers in full dress, the latter indicating their status. Black and gilt Kyozan signature on base. Height, 4.75"; diameter, 3.5". Meiji Period, Japan.

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A superb, three-legged Satsuma censer of globular form decorated with delicate floral vignettes and brocades, the finial on its lid sculpted as three kiku. Main visuals display a lively grove of kiku growing by a meadow and on reverse, an assortment of wild flowers and tall grass-all worked in gosu blue, iron red and green enamels with gilt detailing. Hozan gilt and red enameled signature on base with gosu Satsuma mon. This Satsuma censer is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, loss ... Click for details

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A marvelous Satsuma high-shouldered vase of slim form dramatically tapered by the Master. The main panel illustrates the Hina Matsuri - children and participants surrounding an elaborate doll display prepared for the joyous festivities. Iris in delicate hues rise from the foot, while a collar of kiku in gilt and colors embraces the shoulder. Yabu Meizan gilt signature cartouche on base. This exquisite Yabu Meizan vase is in excellent condition with neither damage nor restoration. Height: 6.7... Click for details

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A Satsuma ewer of majestic form brilliantly brocaded at foot, spout and lid with fascinating scenes of a fox wedding and human activities. Noh masks, fox courtiers and participants of the fox wedding processional surround cartouches with courtly figures - all described with a sensitive palette. Meizan gilt signature on base. This marvelous Satsuma ewer is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks or restoration. Height: 9" Meiji Period, Japan