Ending 24th Jan, 2026 10:30
Three-Day Auction: Asian Art Discoveries – No Reserve Timed Auction
1569
3 days, 18 hours, 7 minutes and 56 seconds
A PAIR OF SATSUMA EARTHENWARE MINIATURE VASES
€150
€300
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€150
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Each well potted, the flattened oval body supported on a splayed foot and rising to a waisted neck with a flaring rim. Decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with two opposing reserves: one enclosing scenes of warriors, servants, and entertainers, the other depicting court ladies, attendants, and boys. The sides are densely adorned with fans, flowers, and gilt stippling interspersed with diaper patterns, the neck with brocade motifs and stiff leaves above a key-fret border encircling the foot.
HEIGHT c. 12 cm each
WEIGHT (total) 225 g
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and minimal firing flaws.
One vase with a repaired chip to the mouth.
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Each well potted, the flattened oval body supported on a splayed foot and rising to a waisted neck with a flaring rim. Decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with two opposing reserves: one enclosing scenes of warriors, servants, and entertainers, the other depicting court ladies, attendants, and boys. The sides are densely adorned with fans, flowers, and gilt stippling interspersed with diaper patterns, the neck with brocade motifs and stiff leaves above a key-fret border encircling the foot.
HEIGHT c. 12 cm each
WEIGHT (total) 225 g
Condition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and minimal firing flaws.
One vase with a repaired chip to the mouth.
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Auction: Three-Day Auction: Asian Art Discoveries – No Reserve Timed Auction, ending 24th Jan, 2026
Bidding starts on Thursday, 1 January, and lots start closing at 11 AM on Saturday, 24 January
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