{"product_id":"a-fine-and-highly-detailed-satsuma-earthenware-charger-signed-hozan-保山-meiji-period","title":"A Fine and Highly Detailed Satsuma Earthenware Charger, Signed Hōzan (保山), Meiji Period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf shallow circular form, finely painted in polychrome enamels and gilt with an elaborate festival procession centred on a richly ornamented wheeled float (yamaboko), depicted in motion and surrounded by numerous attendants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe float, of complex architectural construction with layered roofs, suspended banners and standards, is densely populated with figures, while others strain at the wheels and guide its movement, conveying a strong sense of weight, rhythm and ceremonial purpose. The body of the cart is decorated with intricate brocade-like geometric panels in vivid enamels and gilt, executed with notable precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is distinguished by the exceptional refinement of the figure painting, with a large number of individually rendered faces, each characterised with subtle expression and variation. The garments are worked with great care, displaying finely detailed patterns and colour harmonies, demonstrating a particularly high level of craftsmanship. The density and clarity of the decoration, combined with the coherence of the scene, mark this as a highly accomplished example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe ground is delicately worked in a dense stippled technique, with softly painted trees, distant hills and architectural elements providing atmospheric depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rim enclosed by a finely detailed gilt border of formal geometric design. The reverse with a pale crackled glaze, decorated with scattered gilt maple leaves, the base signed Hōzan in iron red.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter: 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. No damage or restoration observed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56870873203019,"sku":null,"price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/E608C1C1-9A0A-4BCF-A105-643395E88DD9.jpg?v=1774308649","url":"https:\/\/lajapaneseantiques.com\/products\/a-fine-and-highly-detailed-satsuma-earthenware-charger-signed-hozan-%e4%bf%9d%e5%b1%b1-meiji-period","provider":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}