{"product_id":"a-fine-pair-of-japanese-satsuma-earthenware-vases-signed-seizan-meiji-period","title":"A Fine Pair of Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Vases, Signed Seizan, Meiji Period","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf compressed ovoid form rising to a short waisted neck and gently flared rim, each vase richly decorated in dense gilt and polychrome enamels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bodies are finely painted with lobed reserves depicting elegant bijin and courtly figures in interior and garden settings, reserved against an elaborate kinrande ground of scrolling brocade and geometric textile patterns. Surrounding panels display auspicious treasures (takaramono), florals, and symbolic motifs including carp, textiles, and ritual objects, all heightened with extensive gilding in fine relief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shoulder is enriched with overlapping brocade cartouches and textile designs, while the neck features geometric and floral ornament beneath a gilt band. The foot is encircled by stylised floral decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bases bear a black rectangular reserve with gilt characters reading Seizan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good antique condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo cracks, restoration, or significant damage observed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56554988568907,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/4251\/3739\/files\/052612AA-8C5C-4AD0-BB08-4D0DCA42914B.jpg?v=1771371176","url":"https:\/\/lajapaneseantiques.com\/products\/a-fine-pair-of-japanese-satsuma-earthenware-vases-signed-seizan-meiji-period","provider":"LA Japanese Art \u0026 Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}