vintage japanese satsuma vase with mountain landscape scene - rustic decor

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A beautiful example of traditional Japanese artistry, this vintage Satsuma porcelain vase is adorned with a serene hand-painted scene of a rustic mountain hut set amidst a tranquil autumn landscape. Rich in detail and warmth, it captures the essence of seasonal beauty with refined craftsmanship.

Crafted in a creamy ivory porcelain with a finely crazed translucent glaze, the vase features a picturesque countryside scene in soft, harmonious tones of green, orange, and gold. A quaint thatched-roof hut sits peacefully at the foot of a muted olive-green mountain, while the surrounding foliage in darker greens and autumnal oranges adds depth and character. A delicately painted decorative border encircles the rim in matching tones, offering a graceful finishing touch.

Shaped in a classic conical form, the vase gently widens from the base before tapering at the neck - perfectly designed to support a floral arrangement. It bears the artist’s signature on the lower side, and “Satsuma” is marked on the base.

The vase is in good vintage condition, free from cracks or chips. There is some discoloration visible inside the vase from prior use, but the exterior remains in very good condition. It also comes with its original signed wooden storage box, adding to its authenticity and charm.

Whether used to showcase fresh blooms or displayed on its own, this elegant Satsuma vase brings a timeless sense of style and cultural richness to any space. A truly special piece for collectors and admirers of Japanese decorative art.

- vase measures 23 cm (9.1”) tall x 18 cm (7.1”) diameter at widest point.
- weighs 2,500 gm.

(listing for boxed flower vase only)

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SATSUMA WARE
Satsuma ware is a porcelain produced in Kagoshima prefecture. It is generally divided into two types: Shiro (white) Satsuma and Kuro (black) Satsuma.

Shiro Satsuma, exquisite white ware, possesses both delicacy and elegance. It has a warm, ivory-toned body, which is covered with a finely crackled transparent glaze, and decorated with motifs such as animals or plants in red, blue, green, and gold. In the past, because of its rich and gorgeous beauty, Shiro Satsuma was highly prized among the upper classes as their own possession or as gifts. Exceptionally superior ones were exclusively owned by the lord of Satsuma Domain. 

In 1867, Satsuma Domain, ruled by the Shimazu clan, exhibited Shiro Satsuma at the Paris International Exposition. Shiro Satsuma was greatly admired for its high aesthetic quality and, as a result, a number of Shiro Satsuma pieces began to be exported to Europe.

Kuro Satsuma features a simple, strong appearance and a jet-black luster, which is derived from volcanic ash soils abundant in iron. In contrast to Shiro Satsuma, which was highly patronized by the lords, Kuro Satsuma was produced for ordinary people and commonly used in daily life. One example is Kuro-joka, a unique sake pot used to warm shochu, a type of Japanese distilled liquor, and still favored by people today.

The history of Satsuma ware goes back to the battles of Bunroku and Keichou, around 1529 to 1598. Japan fought in the Imjin War, which was also known as the Porcelain War. It was then that Yoshihiro Shimazu, Lord of the Satsuma domain, brought back eighty Korean pottery masters, and Satsuma ware was born. The Korean pottery masters Boku Heii and Kin Kai opened up kiln sites within Satsuma, creating wares using their various respective styles. This resulted in the divergent schools and characteristics present in Satsuma ware today.