Late Meiji Japanese Blue-Ground Satsuma-Style Jardiniere, Bronze Stand

Late Meiji Japanese Blue-Ground Satsuma-Style Jardiniere, Bronze Stand

$8,888.00
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Late Meiji Japanese Blue-Ground Satsuma-Style Jardiniere, Bronze Stand

Late Meiji Japanese Blue-Ground Satsuma-Style Jardiniere, Bronze Stand

$8,888.00

A substantial and visually commanding Japanese blue-ground Satsuma-style jardiniere, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century (late Meiji period). The generously proportioned porcelain body is finished in a soft powder-blue glaze and lavishly decorated with an intricate arrangement of auspicious medallions, floral motifs, scrolling forms, and symbolic imagery, executed in finely controlled raised enamels and highlighted with delicate gilt accents.


Radiating hairline lines visible at the interior are original kiln-stress cracks, inherent to the firing of large porcelain forms and not the result of later damage.


The jardiniere is presented on an ornate cast bronze stand, richly patinated and sculpted with scrolling feet, which elevates the vessel and enhances its architectural presence. The combination of porcelain and bronze creates a strong decorative object intended for formal interiors, collectors, or designer installations.


Details:

Origin: Japan

Period: Late 19th-early 20th century, late Meiji period

Material: Porcelain with hand-applied enamels and gilt decoration

Ground color: Powder blue

Base: Cast bronze stand with aged patina

Markings: Blank Satsuma-style cartouche; no artist signature


Measurements (Approximate):

Circumference: 43.5 inches

Widest diameter: 13.5 inches

Interior opening: 9.75 inches

Height (including stand): 8.5 inches


Condition:

Antique condition consistent with age . The interior shows original kiln-stress hairlines and a period black-painted cartouche left uninscribed. No significant exterior losses observed. Surface wear and patina are appropriate for a piece of this scale and age.


Remarks:

Large blue-ground Satsuma-style jardinières of this size and decorative complexity are increasingly scarce. This example offers strong visual impact, authentic period characteristics, and refined surface decoration, making it suitable for a serious collection or prominent interior display.

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