Description
Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase pair. The opposing pair of unusual form with large trumpet mouths and tapered bodies with tripod feet in the form of simulated bamboo. Each pair decorated with the distinctive Kinkozan panelled scenes with wisteria, birds and foliage amongst a cobalt blue background glaze and scrolling gilt boarders. Signed to the base with the kinkozan painted mark.
Notes | 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 | 15cm High x 11.5cm Wide
Condition | Very Good, No Damage and No Restoration some minor rubbing to the gilding.
