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Pair of Japanese Satsuma Vases

Description

 They are hand painted with an overall floral design with gold gilt and raised white enameling. Artist signed on the bottom. One vase is slightly taller than the other at 7 3/4".They were purchased by a family member stationed in Japan at the end of WWII. They were signed on the bottom.

I think they are Meiji Period, but I don't know anything about the signature.

Any information on value would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
 

Category Pottery
Distinguishing marks Signature on bottom of vases
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item One is 7 3/4"tall. The other is 7.5" tall. They are about 3" in diameter at the top of the vase and about 2" at the bottom.
Date Period Maybe Meiji 1868-1912
History Purchased by a family member stationed in Japan at the end of WWII.
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jordanleb42 🌱 Newbie 12 years ago

Hello,

 

You are quite right in dating the vases. They are hand painted (as you say) with the "millefleurs" or thousand flower pattern. This pattern is quite common amongst pieces of Satsuma ware.

Artists signature is nothing super special and not instantly recognisable.

Value is in the ballpark of $200/$300.

 

Regards,

Jordan.

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