{"product_id":"pair-of-japanese-satsuma-vases-with-rakan-dragon-and-moriage-meiji-taisho-period","title":"Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with Rakan, dragon and moriage, Meiji–Taisho period","description":"This finely painted pair of Japanese Satsuma vases is notable for its strong visual unity, matching in size, shape, palette and decorative concept. As a true pair, the two pieces are commercially and aesthetically much more desirable than related but non-matching cabinet wares, and together they create a particularly effective decorative ensemble.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe decoration is of very good quality. The artist has given the figures individuality and expression rather than treating them as repetitive stock types, and the composition is handled with confidence across the surfaces of both vases. The long dragon is especially striking, and the raised moriage work around it adds texture, depth and visual richness. The gilding remains impressive overall and contributes greatly to the warm and luxurious effect of the pair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese vases belong to the circle of good-quality Satsuma workshops producing refined export wares in the late Meiji to early Taisho period. They are clearly above ordinary tourist-grade Satsuma in both execution and decorative ambition. The combination of figural painting, dragon imagery, dense gilding and moriage gives them strong display value and makes them particularly appealing both to collectors and to those looking for a refined interior accent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe base mark indicates Dai Nippon, the Shimazu emblem and Satsuma ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\nHeight: 15.8 cm (6.2″) each\u003cbr\u003e\nWidth: 6.5 cm (2.6″)\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth: 6.5 cm (2.6″)\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 310 g and 279 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition is good overall, with only minor wear to the gilding and very small surface marks visible under magnification. Inside the necks there appear to be traces of old overpainting, with crackled paint visible in places. No crack running through the body of either vase is visible.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nFully tracked and insured delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\nCarefully packed using appropriate materials.\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":62882024128842,"sku":"B1676","price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7860863092_tshx.jpg?v=1785890144","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/pair-of-japanese-satsuma-vases-with-rakan-dragon-and-moriage-meiji-taisho-period","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}