Set of two Japanese Satsuma Moriage vases - Kannon and...

Beautiful and decorative set of two Japanese Satsuma pottery vases, richly executed in the popular Moriage technique (raised enamel relief) with intense gold accents. 1. Large Satsuma vase (ca. 32 cm): - Impressive model with masterfully painted depiction of, among others, the Buddhist goddess Kannon with a radiant halo and floral/geometric motifs. - At the base, marked with an authentic seal stamp in a square frame and featuring a fine original crackle glaze. 2. Small Satsuma vase (ca. 23 cm): - Characteristic hexagonal model with detailed relief images of Buddhist figures (Arhats/Rakan). - At the base, provided with a hand-painted red atelier/master mark. Specifications: - Origin: Japan - Period: Taisho / Early Showa period (first half of the 20th century, ca. 1920-1940) - Technique: Hand-painted Satsuma pottery with Moriage relief and gilding - Quantity: 2 pieces - Height large vase: ca. 43 cm (diameter ca. 22 cm) - Height small vase: ca. 20 cm (diameter ca. 10 cm) - Total weight: ca. 4.5 kg

Estimate:£4.17

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