Description
Fine & large satsuma vase dating to the Meiji period. The vase of exceptional decoration potted in an ovoid form with bulbous top and tapered bottom, tight pinched neck, and flared opening. The vase decorated throughout with beautifully hand painted flowers including large blossoming Chrysanthemums across the boarder with Bianco sopra Bianco style central Chrysanthemums flowing into polychrome flowers. Two scenes span across the body of the vase vertically in gilt cartouches with scenes featuring cherry blossom, wisteria and a building with a flowering garden. The second scene features a bamboo forest with sparrows playing amongst Chrysanthemums on the ground with a further two sparrows in the branches. To the base a four-character Kinkozan mark and a second impressed Kinkozan mark. Dating to the Meiji period Circa 1890.
Notes | Bianco sopra bianco – White on White, Italian phrase.
The Kinkozan family have been associated with pottery dating back to 1645. They went on to become the largest producer of Satsuma ware by one individual company, from the end of the 19th century until 1927 after which the factory closed. By the 1850s Kobayashi Sobei (1824-84), Kinkozan Sobei (artist name Kinkozan IV), started to export his products together with the Kyoto manufacturer Taizan VIII. The main target market was America with their main production period approximately between 1875-1927 under the leadership of Kinkozan V(1868-1927).
Measurements | 28cm High x 15cm Wide (11 x 5.9 Inches)
Condition | Very Good, only with rubbing to the top gilding. No Damage and No Restoration.
