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Lot 127

A LARGE ANTIQUE SATSUMA BALUSTER VASE
Meiji period, circa 1890

The body with large reserves to the front and reverse finely decorated in polychrome enamels and gold with figures in an extensive landscape and a scene of three young women in a garden with flowering bushes and a blossoming tree, otherwise decorated with floral, foliate, and geometric designs in gold on the cobalt ground, signed underside, possibly Chikusai, together with a Shimazu family symbol, with a later turned hardwood stand
63cm high (vase alone)

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

Sold for $1,700

Inspection under natural and UV light reveals the vase to be in very good condition consistent with age and handling.

The decoration, including the raised enamel details, is well preserved, with only occasional points of typical light, not obvious handling wear to the gilding. The glaze to the main decoration is very finely, unobtrusively crackled with age. The vase is somewhat dirty, especially to the upward-facing surfaces of the mouth and shoulder, but test-cleaning a small area of the mouth indicates the surface dirt is easily removed with water.



The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

Decorative Arts

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8785
6:00pm - 7 July 2025
Hawthorn

VIEWING
Fri 4 - Sun 6 July, 10am - 4pm
2 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn VIC

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
decorativearts@leonardjoel.com.au


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