Antique Kinkozan Satsuma samurai vase, rare bamboo handle form, Meiji Japan c. 1875–1885, hand painted moriage, 38 cm, sold with stand

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
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Antique Kinkozan Satsuma samurai vase, rare bamboo handle form, Meiji Japan c. 1875–1885, hand painted moriage, 38 cm, sold with stand

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
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.

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