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The vase is decorated around the body with traditional Japanese architectural scenes, mountains, pine trees, birds and stylized natural landscapes. Geometric gilt borders decorate the shoulder and lower body, complemented by a gilt rim.
The underside bears a red Satsuma (薩摩) mark. This is a generic Satsuma designation.
ITEM DETAILS
Origin: Japan
Type: Decorative Vase
Ware / Style: Satsuma
Material: Ceramic / Earthenware
Color / Finish: Matte Black / Gold Gilt
Decoration: Japanese Landscape
Theme: Architecture, Mountains, Pine Trees & Birds
Height: Approx. 7.5 in.
Markings: Satsuma (薩摩) mark to base
Period: Vintage, 20th Century
MARKINGS
Red Satsuma (薩摩) mark to the underside.
The mark identifies the piece as Satsuma ware/style.
CONDITION
Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear.
The matte black surface shows scattered scratches, scuffs and small marks. The gilt decoration shows areas of rubbing and loss, including portions of the landscape decoration and borders. The gilt rim also shows age-related wear. The underside shows discoloration, crazing and surface wear.
No major cracks or significant structural damage are visible in the supplied photographs.
Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.
