Width: 18cms
Height: 32cms
Depth: 18cms
Date: Circa 1880
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Product Code: KPCE306
Artist / Company: Kizan
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From our collection of antique Japanese ceramics, this fascinating Satsuma vase from around 1880 and signed Kizan. The main body of the vase depicts the Yamakoko floats of the Gion Matsuri festival in Kyoto.
The Yamakoko floats are the iconic centre-pieces of the Gion Matsuri, (Kyoto’s most famous and historica festival.) The celebrations are divided into two processions. The first is the Saki Matsuri (July 17th each year) and the second is it the Ato Matsuri July 24th.)
The festival features 34 elaborately decorated floats that parade through the centre of Kyoto. The floats are categorised into two types.
Each float represents a different neighbourhood of Kyoto and is constructed with intricate woodwork, rich textiles and centuries-old craftsmanship.. all assembled without the use of nails.
The vase is offered in fine condition, as indicated in the photographs. Signed Kizan to the underside.
Click on the video below to see a slide-show of photographs of this beautiful piece:
Satsuma
Satsuma ware is a type of earthenware pottery originating from the Satsuma province in Southern Kyūshū, Japan’s third largest island. The first kilns were established here is the 16th century by Korean potters kidnapped by the Japanese for their extraordinary skills, prior to this there was no ceramic industry in Satsuma.
The first presentation of Japanese arts to the West was in 1867, Satsuma was one of the star attractions, it was this that established the satsuma aesthetic we are most familiar with today. This export style reflects the foreign tastes of the time, popular designs featured millefleur (million flower), and complex filled in patterns. Many pieces featured panels depicting typical Japanese scenes to appeal to the west such as pagodas, cherry blossom, birds and flowers and beautiful ladies and noble men in traditional dress. The height of popularity for Satsuma was the Meiji Period and many of the most beautiful and artistically accomplished works were made during this time.
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