Bidspirit auction | Japanese Satsuma Moriage Lidded Vessel

Japanese Satsuma Moriage Lidded Vessel - Item/Description: Japanese Satsuma moriage footed vessel, dating to the Meiji Period, circa 1868-1912. Ornate cream-colored earthenware vessel with characteristic fine crackle glaze. Features elaborate moriage (raised enamel) and heavy gilt detailing throughout. Body decorated with dual hand-painted panels: one depicting geishas in traditional kimono, the reverse featuring floral motifs in blue and yellow. Sculptural elements include a domed lid surmounted by a shishi (foo dog) finial, with matching shishi-form handles at the shoulders. The vessel is elevated on three integrated, curved tripod feet. Underside of lid marked with a three-line mark workshop or painter's mark. Base shows two markings, including the character ”Tsuchi” meaning ”clay” or ”earth.” By marking their pottery ”Tsuchi, ” Japanese artists both identified the specific quality of the raw clay as the craft's essential foundation and honored the wabi-sabi spirit by celebrating the material's innate, earthy connection to the natural world. The secondary mark most likely is the artist's signature or studio name. (Koro, Ginger Jar, Censer) Material: Earthenware Dimensions: Length: 8 1/4”; Width: 6 1/2”; Height: 16 1/4” Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include rubbing, discoloration, staining, crazing, fritting, small chips, and residue of a label. Age: c. 1870-1910 Provenance: Private Estate Shipping: $65 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.