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KINKOZAN WORKSHOP (CIRCA 1900)
A fine carved Satsuma vase
Meiji era (1868-1912), early 20th century
The ovoid vase decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with four
shaped panels painted with scenes of courtiers engaged in seasonal
activities: composing poetry while admiring cherry blossoms from a
villa; building a snowman; enjoying music while moon viewing; and
viewing distant mountains from within a carraige, the shoulder and
foot decorated with formal lappets containing stylized phoenixes,
and the neck painted with florets and vines, and floral lozenges, the
surrounding areas carved on the surface with elaborate designs of
phoenixes and geometric scroll signed on the underside in gilt and
with impressed signature Kinkozan tsukuru
9 1/2in (24.9cm) high
US$30,000 - 50,000
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