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- This Satsuma vase features a striking relief dragon and intricate paintings of Buddhist monks
- It is signed by Kitamura Yaichiro, a renowned craftsman
- This vase represents the artistic brilliance that made Satsuma ware internationally acclaimed
- It was created in the Meiji period
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Signed “Kitamura” for Kitamura Yaichiro. Kitamura visited Limoges and Sevres during his trip to France in 1902. He was employed by Shofu Toki Goshi Gaisha in Kyoto in 1917 and became the technical advisor. . .
Signed “Kitamura” for Kitamura Yaichiro. Kitamura visited Limoges and Sevres during his trip to France in 1902. He was employed by Shofu Toki Goshi Gaisha in Kyoto in 1917 and became the technical advisor of the company. Kitamura specialized not only in ceramics but also in glass, tiles and cement. Kitamura also studied engineering.
It is also marked with the Shimazu family crest, or mon indicating their origin from the Satsuma region.
Satsuma ware, a quintessential example of artistic brilliance from Japan's Meiji period, has captivated collectors worldwide for over 150 years. Celebrated for its distinctive style, marked by intricate overglaze enamel and delicate gilding, Satsuma ware beautifully showcases nature through exquisite floral and fauna motifs. Originating near Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyushu Island, this esteemed ceramic tradition initially catered to local elites and was meticulously crafted by skilled Korean artisans. Its renown surged following the 1867 Exposition Universelle in Paris, propelling it to international acclaim. Today, Satsuma ware remains a revered art form, treasured in major Japanese cities and highly sought after by collectors globally.
Signed “Kitamura” with the Shimazu family crest
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Period: | 19th Century |
Origin: | Asia |
Type: | Vases/Vessels |
Depth: | 3.75 in. (9.53 cm) |
Width: | 3.75 in. (9.53 cm) |
Height: | 6.25 in. (15.88 cm) |
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