{"product_id":"antique-pair-of-satsuma-wisteria-vases-signed-tagawa-c-1900-1920","title":"Antique Pair of Satsuma Wisteria Vases, Signed Tagawa, c. 1900–1920","description":"An exquisite pair of antique Kyoto Satsuma vases signed by the artist Tagawa (田川), dating from around 1900-1915. Each vase displays refined Meiji-Taishō artistry with intricate hand-painted wisteria blossoms cascading down the ivory crackled surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe shoulder is decorated with a brocade-style frieze of lappets and scalework motifs in soft blue, green, and iron-red enamels, all finely edged in gold. Thousands of raised gilt dots highlight each petal and vine, producing a shimmering, almost textile-like texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth vases are signed by Tagawa, a known Kyoto decorator of the early 20th century, and remain perfectly matched in size, palette, and composition. They are superb examples of the delicacy and restraint associated with Kyoto's finest Satsuma workshops.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\n• Height 19.3 cm \/ 7.6″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Diameter 9 cm \/ 3.5″\u003cbr\u003e\n• Weight approx. 327 g each\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent antique condition. No chips, cracks or repairs. Gilding intact and bright; UV-tested with no overpainting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nFully tracked and insured delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage.\u003cbr\u003e\nCarefully packed using recycled materials where possible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study all photographs as they form part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\nQuestions are welcome.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62882356560202,"sku":"B1502","price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7425808503_4iva.jpg?v=1785895308","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/antique-pair-of-satsuma-wisteria-vases-signed-tagawa-c-1900-1920","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}