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A superb late-Meiji Satsuma vase by the esteemed Kinkozan (錦光山) workshop in Kyoto. This commanding piece features an unusually ambitious neck architecture with twin bamboo-form crossbars and triple collar bands — a rare design reserved for exhibition or high-status orders.
Richly detailed samurai warriors in battle are painted with raised moriage enamel and delicate gilding, demonstrating exceptional technical precision. The reverse is decorated with textile-inspired motifs in classic Kyoto colours.
The finely controlled ivory crackle glaze is characteristic of high-quality Satsuma ware. The base bears the brushed Kinkozan mark: 日本 / 錦光山造 (Nippon / Kinkozan zō).
A beautifully carved hardwood stand is included, giving added height and presence for display.
Measurements
• Vase height: 38 cm / 14.96″
• Maximum diameter: 23.8 cm / 9.37″
• Height on stand: approx. 44 cm / 17.32″
• Weight (vase only): 2,251 g
• Display stand included
Condition
Excellent antique condition with strong display appeal. Minor rubbing to gilt. One bamboo crossbar with a stable historic firing crack, professionally toned (not a break). No restoration to the body or decoration. Glaze, enamels and moriage remain crisp and intact. Clean and ready to display.
Shipping & Packaging
• Fully tracked and insured delivery
• Professional, secure packing with double-boxing
• Customs paperwork provided where required
• Safe worldwide shipping
A rare and impressive Japanese Meiji-period statement piece — ideal for collectors of Satsuma and Japanese export art.
Antique Kinkozan Satsuma samurai vase, rare bamboo handle form, Meiji Japan c. 1875–1885, hand painted moriage, 38 cm, sold with stand
£3,080.00
Richly detailed samurai warriors in battle are painted with raised moriage enamel and delicate gilding, demonstrating exceptional technical precision. The reverse is decorated with textile-inspired motifs in classic Kyoto colours.
The finely controlled ivory crackle glaze is characteristic of high-quality Satsuma ware. The base bears the brushed Kinkozan mark: 日本 / 錦光山造 (Nippon / Kinkozan zō).
A beautifully carved hardwood stand is included, giving added height and presence for display.
Measurements
• Vase height: 38 cm / 14.96″
• Maximum diameter: 23.8 cm / 9.37″
• Height on stand: approx. 44 cm / 17.32″
• Weight (vase only): 2,251 g
• Display stand included
Condition
Excellent antique condition with strong display appeal. Minor rubbing to gilt. One bamboo crossbar with a stable historic firing crack, professionally toned (not a break). No restoration to the body or decoration. Glaze, enamels and moriage remain crisp and intact. Clean and ready to display.
Shipping & Packaging
• Fully tracked and insured delivery
• Professional, secure packing with double-boxing
• Customs paperwork provided where required
• Safe worldwide shipping
A rare and impressive Japanese Meiji-period statement piece — ideal for collectors of Satsuma and Japanese export art.