This elegant pair of Japanese vases is crafted in a classic Satsuma style, featuring richly decorated figures, landscape details, and subtle gold accents. The deep cobalt blue background creates a powerful contrast with the soft color palette of the decorations, giving the vases a distinctive and timeless appearance.
The vases are decorated all around and feature different scenes on multiple sides, making them both interesting together and individually. The relief in the decoration and the hand-finished finish give the whole piece character and depth. These are clear statement pieces, intended as decorative objects.
The pair likely dates from the mid-20th century and was made for the international market, in the tradition of Japanese export ceramics. The vases are in good vintage condition, with minor signs of wear and age, consistent with their age. These are visible in the detailed photos. Details:
– Type: decorative pair of vases
– Origin: Japan
– Period: ca. 1930–1960
– Style: Satsuma style / Japanese export ceramics
– Material: ceramic with polychrome decoration and gold accents
– Height: approx. 25 cm per vase
– Condition: good, minimal signs of wear
– Special feature: set of two, decorated all around
Styling & Application:
Beautiful in an eclectic, classic, or hotel-chic interior. Beautiful on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console, where the vases together create a sense of tranquility and symmetry, but also stand out individually.
Specifications
ConditionExcellentColorsGreen, Blue, Gold, White, Beige, Multi Color, CremeMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height25 cmWidth15 cmDepth15 cm