Pair of Meiji Satsuma Dishes by Shuzan for Yasuda
£2,400.00
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A beautifully matched pair of Japanese Meiji period Satsuma dishes, painted with exceptional detail and signed Shuzan (秀山) for the Yasuda company. These shallow dishes were hand-thrown, so the diameters differ slightly, but the decoration has been planned as a true pair, with almost identical compositions and only small variations in the brushwork.
In the main panels a spring procession unfolds beneath flowering cherry trees. Graceful ladies, attendants and children move through a watery landscape of bridges and distant hills, rendered in soft enamels and lavish raised gold. Below each scene a smaller vignette shows an interior with lacquer stands, ceramics and folded textiles, giving a glimpse into the refined domestic world of late 19th-century Japan.
The wide borders are conceived as textile patchwork: fans, kimono patterns and floral reserves, including peony and chrysanthemum, are set against finely textured gilt grounds. The backs reveal the classic warm crackle glaze associated with Kyoto Satsuma. Each dish is signed underneath with the red lozenge mark of Shuzan and the Yasuda logo, confirming production for one of the key Meiji export houses, around 1890-1905.
Condition is excellent for their age. The enamels are crisp and the gilding still rich, with only light rubbing to the very outer rim. There are no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations, and both dishes have been checked under UV light with clean results. As a pair they make a strong statement on a wall or in a cabinet and offer both historical interest and decorative impact.
Dimensions: Dish 1 - diameter 22.4 cm, height 4 cm; Dish 2 - diameter 21.8 cm, height 4 cm.
Please 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.
Pair of Meiji Satsuma Dishes by Shuzan for Yasuda
£2,400.00
In the main panels a spring procession unfolds beneath flowering cherry trees. Graceful ladies, attendants and children move through a watery landscape of bridges and distant hills, rendered in soft enamels and lavish raised gold. Below each scene a smaller vignette shows an interior with lacquer stands, ceramics and folded textiles, giving a glimpse into the refined domestic world of late 19th-century Japan.
The wide borders are conceived as textile patchwork: fans, kimono patterns and floral reserves, including peony and chrysanthemum, are set against finely textured gilt grounds. The backs reveal the classic warm crackle glaze associated with Kyoto Satsuma. Each dish is signed underneath with the red lozenge mark of Shuzan and the Yasuda logo, confirming production for one of the key Meiji export houses, around 1890-1905.
Condition is excellent for their age. The enamels are crisp and the gilding still rich, with only light rubbing to the very outer rim. There are no chips, cracks, hairlines or restorations, and both dishes have been checked under UV light with clean results. As a pair they make a strong statement on a wall or in a cabinet and offer both historical interest and decorative impact.
Dimensions: Dish 1 - diameter 22.4 cm, height 4 cm; Dish 2 - diameter 21.8 cm, height 4 cm.
Please 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.