A fine and large (41cm in height) square-form Satsuma vase signed Ryozan (for the Yasuda Company) Circa 1880

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A fine and large (41cm in height) square-form Satsuma vase signed Ryozan (for the Yasuda Company) Circa 1880

Width: 20cms
Height: 41cms
Depth: 20cms

Date: Circa 1880

£12,500

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From our collection of antique Japanese ceramics, this impressive and finely painted Satsuma vase bearing the marks of Ryozan and the Yasuda Company.

The tapered, four-sided vase stands tall at 41cm in height and each side is 20cm across at the widest point. Each side is beautifully decorated with a different scene.

An elegant Bijin stands under a Bamboo plant. She is wearing a beautiful Kimono with bold patterns.
On another, a pair of Pheasants rest on the boughs of a flowering tree.
In another scene a pair of Carp are swimming in the shallows creating ripples on the surface. Above them are cascading Wisteria.
Our favourite panel though shows the amusing scene as a group of Bakers are making Mochi. Two of the men are using an “Usu” (or Mortar). The Usu was used to pound steamed, gelatinous rice in order to produce a very sticky (and tasty) mass which would then become the delicious treat still very popular day. The humour comes towards the top of the scene where a young boy, (lured by the smell of baking) has mischeviously climbed a pillar to get a closer look at the process.

Signed to the underside and offered in very good condition as shown in the photographs. Please feel free to contact us to arrange a viewing or for further information or images.

Click on the video below to see a slide-show of photographs of this beautiful piece:

Bijin

Bijin is a Japanese term which refers to a beautiful person.

Carp

Due to them being the only fish to conquer the waterfalls of the yellow river, Carp represent courage and strength in Japanese culture. The gift of a Koi carp is believed to grant the receiver great strength.

Wisteria

Wisteria symbolizes love and the long life of the plant also represents immortality and longevity. As such, it is a popular motif in Kimono designs and Japanese Art. Much like the Cherry Blossom it is popular to have viewing parties when the vines are in flower.

Ryozan

Ryozan was the head artist at the Yasuda company, he was active during the Meiji period and is regarded as one of the greatest satsuma artists, his work ranges in size and shape but always has a fine painterly quality to the decoration, faces are rendered with particular skill.

Yasuda Company

Yasuda were a Kyoto based satsuma company active during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) they had many famous artists working for them including Ryozan and Hozan.