Satsuma Vase - Meiji-Style Japanese Pottery with Gold Gilt and Crackle Glaze

A fine Satsuma vase in the Meiji style with gold detailing and crackle glaze. Hand-painted by skilled artisans-an exceptional collectible Japanese pottery piece.

✨ Artistic Features:
• Classic crackle glaze base, a signature of premium Satsuma pottery.
• Lavishly decorated with mineral pigments and gold gilt, creating a luminous yet antique charm.
• Hand-painted motifs of pheasants (or peacocks) among peonies and plum blossoms - symbols of nobility, spring, and prosperity.
• Distinctive four-handled design near the rim, characteristic of ceremonial or high-status decorative pieces from the late 19th century.

🎨 Historical Significance:
Crafted entirely by hand and painted by master artisans, this piece embodies the refined elegance of Meiji-era export art, when Japan first opened to global trade. These vases were highly sought after by European and American collectors for their exquisite craftsmanship and luxurious aesthetic.

🈶 Mark (Seal):
Features a red base seal with gold Kanji inscription (Satsuma Sei) 

🪷 A collector’s piece that captures the harmony of elegance, tradition, and Japanese craftsmanship.
Available exclusively at Chikoyaki