JAPANESE SATSUMA MORIAGE VASE Era: Circa 1900 Style: Meiji Period Export
OVERVIEW:
A delicate Satsuma vase featuring intricate moriage decoration with scenes of children at play, executed in gilt, coral, and soft pastels against a cream ground.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Height: 5 inches Width: 3 inches Material: Porcelain with moriage decoration Style: Export Satsuma ware Origin: Japan, Meiji Period Form: Traditional baluster vase Period: Early 20th Century
DESIGN ELEMENTS:
Pictorial Scene:
-Children in traditional dress at play -Gilt-enhanced figures -Architectural elements -Flowering tree motifs -Landscape setting
Decorative Features:
-Raised moriage work -Coral and gilt border design -Pink and lavender accents -Gold foliate patterns -Textured surface details
CONDITION: Very Good Antique Condition
-Original gilt work intact -Clear moriage details -Fine crazing consistent with age -Strong color retention -No significant damage
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
This vase exemplifies the high-quality export Satsuma ware produced during the early Meiji period, when Japanese artisans created pieces specifically for Western markets. The children at play theme and compact size were particularly popular with Western collectors during this period.
Choosing a selection results in a full page refresh.
Opens in a new window.
×
Please wait...
Make An Offer
Japanese Petite Satsuma Moriage Vase
$275.00
Japanese Petite Satsuma Moriage Vase
JAPANESE SATSUMA MORIAGE VASE Era: Circa 1900 Style: Meiji Period Export
OVERVIEW:
A delicate Satsuma vase featuring intricate moriage decoration with scenes of children at play, executed in gilt, coral, and soft pastels against a cream ground.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Height: 5 inches Width: 3 inches Material: Porcelain with moriage decoration Style: Export Satsuma ware Origin: Japan, Meiji Period Form: Traditional baluster vase Period: Early 20th Century
DESIGN ELEMENTS:
Pictorial Scene:
-Children in traditional dress at play -Gilt-enhanced figures -Architectural elements -Flowering tree motifs -Landscape setting
Decorative Features:
-Raised moriage work -Coral and gilt border design -Pink and lavender accents -Gold foliate patterns -Textured surface details
CONDITION: Very Good Antique Condition
-Original gilt work intact -Clear moriage details -Fine crazing consistent with age -Strong color retention -No significant damage
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
This vase exemplifies the high-quality export Satsuma ware produced during the early Meiji period, when Japanese artisans created pieces specifically for Western markets. The children at play theme and compact size were particularly popular with Western collectors during this period.
