Antique Japanese Meiji Period Miniature Satsuma Vase with Rakan & Handles c1900

A miniature Japanese Satsuma Ware vase dating to the late Meiji period c1900. It has two gilt finished handles which are modelled as dragons.

The body is painted with Rakan and a scene with women and children indoors, there is also a Samurai around the neck. To the base it is marked in kanji'Satsuma' beneath the Shimazu clan crest. Minor gilt wear with some losses of the gilt at the rim.

The crazing on Satsuma ware is intentional. Width: 5.8 cm (2 1/4 inch).

Height: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 inch). Weight: 76 grams (before packing). If for any reason you are unhappy with your item please let us know as soon as possible, and we will do our best to put things right. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian/Oriental Antiques\Japanese\Vases". The seller is "blue_cherry_antiques" and is located in this country: GB.

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Region of Origin: Japanese
Featured Refinements: Satsuma Vase
Country of Origin: Japan
Product: Vase
Age: 1850-1899
Primary Material: Porcelain/ Pottery
Antique: Yes
Sub-Type: Not specified
Original/Repro: Antique Original