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RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL PAIR OF SATSUMA MEIJI PERIOD VASES
History:
Satsuma ware in Japan has its origins with the Shimazu Samurai Clan in the late 16th century. It was established by Korean potters who were bought back to the Satsuma domain after the invasion of Korea, by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The Shimazu Samurai Clan promoted the art leading to a distinctive white and black Satsuma styles, with highly decorated white ware as this was offered for sale to War Lords.
Simpler black ware were also made for common use.During the Meiji period (1868-1912), Satsuma ware gained international recognition and became a successful export with its intricate Gold and Silver decorations and high skill of artistry.
Also when Japan opened its doors to foreigners the wealthy would buy Satsuma ware.Satsuma gained international fame and recognition in the 1867 Paris Exposition with its beautiful designs appealing to Western tastes.
This extremely rare and exquisite one of a kind pair of Vases are enriched with Gold all over with a design of Birds of Prey (Hawks) amongst bamboo, also Temples, flowers and mountains. Samurai used Hawks, Falcons and Eagles for hunting in the sport called Takagari (Falconry) which was deeply connected to the Warrior class and held strong martial connotations , becoming a form of Martial art for the Samurai.
This noble pastime was a symbol of status and martial spirit requiring great cost and time to maintain the birds, and was enjoyed only by the Elite. The Hawk became a symbol of fortitude and military accomplishment for the Samurai class and also a symbol of their wealth and social standing.
The practice was influenced by imported Chinese paintings leading to the rise in the popularity of paintings featuring Hawks from the 14th century.
Description:
The Pair of vases are in perfect condition and are marked on the base underneath with the Satsuma Calligraphy and a Shimazu clan Mon which is the emblem or family crest of the Shimazu clan. Their official crest is the Maru-ni-Jumonji, which translate to a cross shape within a circle. This signifies the authenticity of the pair of vases
The two vases are a pair in Daisho form, one vase is slightly smaller in height than the other.
Dimensions: 30.5cm x 10.8cm x 8.8cm
29.5cm x 10.8cm x 8.8cm
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STUNNING JAPANESE MEIJI / TAISHO Era BRONZE ORNAMENT by RYUKI NOGAMI
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This Japanese Bronze is off great proportion and an absolute Masterpiece. The condition is Mint and the bronze Patina and colour is outstanding. The great artist RYUKI NOGAMI was famous for his studies of Tortoises and was patronised by the Imperial Japanese Household Agency. He is well mentioned and respected in the 1910 article on Japanese metal work, and is in an elite. This magnificent piece of his work displays folklore figure of URASHIMA TARO sitting on the Tortoise .The detail at close inspection of the Tortoise and Urashima Taro is superb.RYUKI NOGAMI'S stamp is clearly shown on the underneath of the Tortoise. This is a one off a kind Bronze and would be a centre of attraction in a upmarket residence, collection or Museum.
Dimensions : 38 cm ( W) x 33 cm (D)X 26 cm (H) ( To the top of the head ) It comes on its original wooden lacquered Base with Gold Silk Cushion, and all in fine original condition. It has been kept in a glass display cabinet.
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SATSUMA Meiji Era Vase by Rinzai
Description : A rare custom made Meiji era Satsuma vase marked on the bottom with the Satsuma Samurai crest.It is adorned with gold and various enamel colours and depicts a spring scene with Samurai ,noble women and children with wisteria ,cherry blossoms and flowers.The two side vertical and horizontal panels are adorned with gold motifs of flowers as per image below.
The Vase is in excellent condition for its age and is beautifully hand made and painted. Vases of this quality were made for Daimyo families and nobleman. This would make a centre piece of Japanese art for any upperclass residence.The artistry is magnificent.This vase is from the famous Elaine Strachan collection of Satsuma vases,
Height : 46cm
Width at widest part : 23 cm
Weight: 5kg
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Satsuma Meiji Era Vase by Ryokuzan
A spectacular and unusual rare Satsuma early 19th Century Vase with three dimensional work. It was made for the SHIMIZU DAIMYO FAMILY and is adorned With Gold and different colour enamels. It is in excellent condition . This came from the famous Elaine Strachan collection of Japanese Satsuma and is published in her book. I have never seen another one as this.
Description: Two large panels in" Mezzo Relievo" with border surrounds. Front depicts an aggressive hunter riding a Lion with a Monkey hanging on. All within a ground of trees, rocks and waterfalls. Back depicts a desolate shipwrecked man and lady adrift in angry waves below mountains , temples and trees. SHI SHI heads ( Demon Lions ) create the handles. The side panels, shoulders and neck richly brocaded and enameled. The strong blue circle and cross in Gosu blue is representative of the SHIMZU FAMILY. This Vase was made by RYOKUZAN by order, he was a famous Satsuma artist. The work is three dimensional. The Vase is signed and marked on the bottom.
Height 55 cm, Width 33 cm
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