Page 123 - Fine Japanese Art October 28, 2020 Galerie Zacke

123 | RYOZAN: A PAIR OF
SATSUMA CERAMIC
SOLIFLORE VASES
By Okamoto Ryozan,
signed Ryozan
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

The two small vases of a tapered
ovoid shape with short straight
necks, gilt lips, circular foot rings
and recessed bases, depicting
scenes with groups of men,
women and children wandering
in landscapes with trees and
misty clouds, all finely painted in
gold and polychrome enamels,
with lappet borders just below
the shoulders. Two-character
signatures RYOZAN in gold to the
bases.

HEIGHT 9.5 cm each
Condition: Superb condition with
only minimal wear. The signatures
partially faded.
Provenance: Hungarian private
collection. Old collector’s
inscription with ink to both foot
rings, partially faded.
Estimate EUR 800
Starting price EUR 400

124 | A FINE SATSUMA
CERAMIC TRAY
Japan, late 19th century,
Meiji period (1868-1912)

A quadrangular satsuma tray
finely painted in gold, black and
polychrome enamels, the central
recessed bowl painted with rural
scenes showing figures within
four reserves, the four corners of
the rim with numerous blossoms
and butterflies.
SIZE 15 x 15 cm
Condition: Excellent condition
with age-related rubbing along
the edges. There are some
remnants of gold paint on the
underside, indicating that this
tray was possibly once signed.
Provenance: Hungarian private
collection.
Estimate EUR 800
Starting price EUR 400

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