Signature: Kozan. Circa: Early Meiji, 1868-
H 13.5 in.(34cm), W 4.75 in.(12cm), D 4.75 in.(12cm)
Fine crackled cream color translucent glaze
polychrome and extensive gold trim
excellent condition!
A
Satsuma vase with minute crackles over a cream white paste. Extraordinary fine
details of floral and traditional sumi style landscape scenes, austere ornate
patterning and soft coloration in open background, celebrating
the triptych theme of the serene live represented by two court ladies.The vase is signed Kozan (Kyoto)
in a rectangular reserve. It is a genuine early Meiji art piece of excellent preservations.
The
province of Satusuma in Kuishu one of the Japanese islands, became known for fine
wares beginning around the end of the 16th Century. At that time Satsuma was a
hard-glazed yellowish ware; however over time the term has come to be applied
to various types of ornamented, enameled and gilded high fire pottery. It is noteworthy that the exquisite design in this Satsuma vase shows ample of European influences, which was cherished during the Meiji era (1868-1911). After numerous International Expositions at the beginning of the 20th century, Japanese painting and sculpture began to attain a world-class status. It’s well known that many Van Gogh’s early paintings were influenced by Japanese woodblock prints, and Klimt’s later paintings were inspired by the decorative gilded motifs in Satsuma ware-- as exemplified here in this Meiji period Satsuma vase by the master Mitsuzan.