Royal Satsuma's export ware reaches full expression here — twelve inches tall, flat-sided, with geishas playing musical instruments on both sides and two heavy gold foo dog handles rendered in scrollwork.
Maker: Royal Satsuma (marked "Hand Painted Royal Satsuma")
Materials: Ceramic/earthenware, hand painted moriage, gold gilding, intentional Satsuma crazing
Dimensions: 12.0" tall × 5.0" diameter (widest) × 4.0" top × 4.0" base
Origin: Japan
Era: Vintage, 1960s–1970s (estimated)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, pristine — no chips, scratches, or issues. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
A magnificent piece for a chinoiserie or Asian-inspired interior, a Royal Satsuma collector, or anyone looking for a large-format Japanese vase with genuine presence and extraordinary decoration.
Original Satsuma pottery dates to the 16th century in the Satsuma domain of southern Japan and is among the most prized traditions in Japanese ceramics, known for its ivory-toned crackled glaze and elaborate gilded decoration. The "Royal Satsuma" mark identifies 20th-century export pieces made for Western markets rather than antique Satsuma proper, but the tradition carries through — the matte finish and intentional crazing across this vase's surface are hallmarks passed down from centuries of Satsuma craftsmanship.
This vase has a true companion piece with matching gold elephant handles — browse our shop to see them together, or for more vintage Asian-inspired vases to round out your collection.
