{"product_id":"pair-japanese-satsuma-thousand-butterflies-vases-signed-kinzan-meiji-period","title":"Pair Japanese Satsuma Thousand Butterflies Vases, Signed Kinzan, Meiji Period","description":"A beautiful and highly decorative pair of Japanese Satsuma vases from the late Meiji period, signed Kinzan and decorated in the celebrated Thousand Butterflies pattern. This design is especially admired for its richness and movement: the whole surface is filled with hand-painted butterflies and small winged motifs, enhanced with gold and soft polychrome enamels over a cream crackle glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe pair has a refined baluster form, flared necks, gilt rims and raised mask-form side handles. The surface is exceptionally busy and luminous, with larger butterflies standing out against a dense field of smaller forms. This gives the vases a strong visual presence and makes them particularly effective as an interior accent, whether placed on a mantelpiece, console table, sideboard or in a collection of Japanese ceramics.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe bases are marked Satsuma and signed Kinzan beneath the Shimazu crest. Kinzan is a respected name in Japanese Satsuma ware, associated with decorative quality, fine gilt work and the elegant export taste of the Meiji period.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe pair is in very good antique condition overall. One vase has a small restoration to the rim, visible only on close inspection from one side. This is a minor condition point and does not affect the overall beauty, display quality or decorative strength of the pair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 18.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 10.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nCombined weight: 1369 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62884199137610,"sku":"B1720","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.8039501763_8bed.jpg?v=1785911664","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/pair-japanese-satsuma-thousand-butterflies-vases-signed-kinzan-meiji-period","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}