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Large 19th Century Japanese Kyoto Satsuma Vase with Gilded Floral and Butterfly Decoration
Lot 103

Large 19th Century Japanese Kyoto Satsuma Vase with Gilded Floral and Butterfly Decoration

Estimate: $400 - $600
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Finely crafted 19th-century Japanese Kyoto Satsuma earthenware vase, marked on the underside with a Kyoto Dai Nippon (Great Japan) inscription and artist’s mark. The vase features an enameled and gilded floral and butterfly motif on a cobalt to cream ombre ground, highlighted with raise moriage detailing throughout. The decorative twin handles are designed in a stylized fan form, and the neck display gilt scrollwork with polychrome accents. The piece exhibits traditional kintsugi-style metal staple repairs and visible cracks around the flared rim. Please see photos for additional details. Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.5 x 27.5 inWeight: 19 lbs Please see photos for additional details.
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Height: 13.50
Width: 13.50
Weight: 19.00

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Provenance: From a private collection. Additional provenance, if known, is listed in the lot description. Block Auction House makes no guarantees regarding provenance unless stated in writing.