Kacho-Ga Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei? With Sparrow & Butterflies, Meiji c1890

Kacho-Ga Satsuma Vase by Taizan Yohei. A beautifully painted kacho-ga style Satsuma vase by award winning artist Taizan Yohei IX. It features a sparrow and large bold blooms, the white petals are raised enamel. There is also a colourful butterfly to the reverse with a further black and white example both with raised enamels.

There is a decorative collar with extensive gold and raised enamel. It is signed to the base for Taizan Yohei and also has his impressed mark. This denotes the item was made at his own kiln prior to its closure in 1894, after this time he decorated blanks from other kilns. Taizan Yohei was one of most renowned Satsuma artists and was particularly fond of the kacho-ga style which is quite different from most of the Satsuma producers. He won numerous awards including at the Chicago World Exposition in 1893 and his pieces feature in famous collections and museums including The Met.

Good for period, minor wear and some small small scuffs to the body. Height: 20 cm (8 inch).

Width: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 inch). Weight: 582 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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Antique: Yes
Region of Origin: Japanese
Featured Refinements: Satsuma Vase
Country of Origin: Japan
Sub-Type: Not specified
Product: Vase
Age: 1850-1899
Primary Material: Porcelain/ Pottery
Original/Repro: Antique Original