{"product_id":"satsuma-moriage-vase-cobalt-ground-with-court-ladies-japan-c-1890-1910","title":"Satsuma Moriage Vase, Cobalt Ground with Court Ladies, Japan, c. 1890–1910","description":"A finely decorated Japanese Satsuma vase on a deep cobalt-blue ground, with alternating cartouches of court figures and garden motifs. The reserves are painted on a pale crackled body, with a restrained palette that keeps the scenes light despite the strong cobalt framing. The narrative panels are well composed, with figures placed in clear relationship to one another and supported by understated landscape elements.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe workmanship is notably detailed. Moriage is applied with discipline: raised gilt dots and beaded lines articulate the kimono patterns, building texture without obscuring the drawing beneath. The floral motifs and borders on the robes show careful dot placement and consistent height, giving the surface a refined, even relief. Additional gold pointwork appears as a deliberate decorative layer, turning the garments into patterned textiles rather than flat colour.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA convincing large display vase, attractive both as a room piece and as a close-viewed object, with the kind of moriage and figure work collectors look for when choosing better Satsuma.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: Height 32.5 cm; diameter 17.5 cm. Weight 1817 g.\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Small losses to gilding in some areas, otherwise excellent condition.\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.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62883282321738,"sku":"B1629","price":460.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7741695415_mep6.jpg?v=1785904760","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/satsuma-moriage-vase-cobalt-ground-with-court-ladies-japan-c-1890-1910","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}