{"product_id":"antique-kinkozan-satsuma-samurai-vase-rare-bamboo-handle-form-meiji-japan-c-1875-1885-hand-painted-moriage-38-cm-sold-with-stand","title":"Antique Kinkozan Satsuma samurai vase, rare bamboo handle form, Meiji Japan c. 1875–1885, hand painted moriage, 38 cm, sold with stand","description":"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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRichly 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA beautifully carved hardwood stand is included, giving added height and presence for display.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\n• Vase height: 38 cm \/ 14.96″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Maximum diameter: 23.8 cm \/ 9.37″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Height on stand: approx. 44 cm \/ 17.32″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Weight (vase only): 2,251 g\u003cbr\u003e\n• Display stand included\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\n• Fully tracked and insured delivery\u003cbr\u003e\n• Professional, secure packing with double-boxing\u003cbr\u003e\n• Customs paperwork provided where required\u003cbr\u003e\n• Safe worldwide shipping\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA rare and impressive Japanese Meiji-period statement piece — ideal for collectors of Satsuma and Japanese export art.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882742010186,"sku":"B1438","price":3080.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7375512843_kgi3.jpg?v=1785900305","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/antique-kinkozan-satsuma-samurai-vase-rare-bamboo-handle-form-meiji-japan-c-1875-1885-hand-painted-moriage-38-cm-sold-with-stand","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}