Satsuma ceramic, hand-painted and glazed
Kinkozan, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
One base with four character signature of Kinkozan
Finely enameled with panels of Samurai
Rich blue ground applied with gilt foliate scrolls
Height: each 12.5 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: from a German private collection
Highly detailed figural scenes with gold and enamel colors on a deep blue ground catering to a European taste

This pair of Japanese earthenware vases dates to the Meiji period (1868-1912) and was made in the historical province of Satsuma. They were made in the Kinkozan manufactory and have a characteristic royal blue and ivory glaze. Two panels with depictions of samurai gathered at a social event are rendered in fine painting. Each figure is seated on a mat on the floor of a room. In the background of one panel a folding screen with a crane is visible. On the other reserve, the figures are represented while eating and drinking. The same representations are found both vases. The gold decoration of the precious vases shimmers magnificently on the distinctive Kinkozan or royal blue. The scenes as well as the surrounding glaze show a multitude of golden ornaments such as foliate scrolls. The fine craquelure, characteristic of Satsuma ware, is clearly visible. One base is marked with the four character signature of Kinkozan.



The two vases are in very good condition with slight signs of wear consistent with age. The four-character mark of one vase is rubbed off. The height of each measures 12.5 cm.

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