Height: 18cms
Date: Circa 1880
£7,500
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Product Code: KPCE283
Artist / Company: Hozan
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From our collection of antique Japanese ceramics of the Meiji-era (1868-1912) this fine and unusual cylindrical-bottle form vases signed Hozan and made for the Yasuda Company of Kyoto.
The body of the vases each decorated with three highly complex wraparound scenes painted in minute detail.
Each panel is defined with a detailed Gold border, featuring designs seen on Japanese Kimono silk. The top panel has a very fine depiction of a crowd of well-dressed people and rickshaws with over-sized Ikebana flower displays. The middle panel is a Shrine on a rocky, mountainous island whilst the lower section of each vase is an interlinking chain of purple and red Peonies and Chrysanthemums – the colours significant as they represent power and wealth.
The necks of the vases are works of art in their own right featuring stylised Phoenix on a read ground with polychrome clouds and a dense golden foliate design..
Each vase signed “Hozan” to the underside and with the crest of the Yasuda Company.
Click on the video below to see a slide-show of photographs of this wonderful piece:
Phoenix
The phoenix is a powerful symbol in Japan and is used in art to represent the Empress. When featured on an object or house it symbolises the loyalty and honesty of the people that live there. Traditionally a Phoenix only stays when a ruler is without corruption.
Kimono Patterns
As well as being highly decorative, the patterns and motifs seen on Kimono all have meaning. Popular designs are the “Seigaiha” which is formed of overlapping circles that are said to be the waves of the sea. Shippo is an infinitely repeating circular design which represents the seven treasures of Buddha. Popular flowers are Wisteria, Peony and Chrysanthemums although these were often reserved for members of the Imperial family.
Ikebana
In Japan flower arranging is known as “Ikebana”. It is a much revered art from which dates back to the Heian Period Circa 700. It one of the three classical Japanese arts of refinement.
Peony
Known as the King of Flowers in Japan the Peony signifies good fortune, bravery and honour.
Chrysanthemum
This flower represents longevity, nobility and rejuvenation. It is a symbol of Autumn (Fall) and the motif is used to represent the imperial family and Japan itself.
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.
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