Fine Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan

One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time based in Kyoto. Decorated the iconic style of satsuma made by Kinkozan using gold gilt on a cobalt blue background, the long-necked vase with elephant ear handles and elegantly flared body is finely decorated with two vignettes on the front and back. One depicts a rooster and a hen under blooming peonies, while the other birds perched on wisterias. The cobalt blue background is highlighted with kinran-de (gold paint). Around the neck there are hexagon pattern and double crane mons. Signed Kinkozan in a red seal under the base. The painting was finely executed with great details, similar to the other miniature work from the studio of Yabu Meizan and Seikozan. Height: 6.1 in (15.5 cm). Diameter: 3.75 in (9.53 cm).

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