Description
Pair of Japanese Meiji period satsuma porcelain wedding vases, ca. 1868-1912. Each of baluster form, rising to a slender neck and undulating rim. Depicting painted landscape cartouches with Mandarin ducks, who develop lifelong pair-bonds, signifying marital harmony, devotion, and fidelity. Further decorated with additional auspicious fowl, floral medallions, and scrolling foliate motifs executed in gilt on crackled coral orange or cream ground. Each vase with two-character kanji mark translating to "Satsuma" within a gilt rectangular reserve along the underside.
(Each) Height: 26 in x width: 12 in.
(Each) Height: 26 in x width: 12 in.
Condition
There are no cracks. Crazing to the glaze throughout. Chips along the underside. Small, scattered losses to the glaze. No signs of restoration when inspected under UV light. Dust gathered along the interiors.
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Pr Japanese Meiji Satsuma Porcelain Wedding Vases
Estimate $2,000-$4,000
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This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Arts of Asia
Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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