Three legged censer (kōrō) with phoenix and flower motifs and plastic karashishi (Chinese lion) on the top of the lid
| Accession Nr.: | 53.269.1-2 |
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| Type: | ceramics |
| Date of production: |
Second half of 19th century
Edo (Tokugawa) period or Meiji era |
| Place of production: |
| Signed: | Signed: blue Shimazu crest (cross in circle) and Setsuzan / 雪山 in gold |
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| Materials/Techniques: | earthenware, crackle glaze, overglaze polychrome painting, gilt |
| Dimensions: | heightt: 9 cm; diameter: 8 cm |
In Satsuma database there are two Setsuzan/Sessan/Yukiyama artists (it can be pronounced in various ways), one was active in the late Edo/Meiji Era and the other one in the Taisho Era. Based on style and signature, this object corresponds to the earlier artist's artworks: https://www.satsuma-database.com/_downloads/0d31e0af9872aa6f61f065ef990f371c
According to Bonhams, he was active in late 19th century: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28441/lot/945/setsuzan-active-late-19th-century-a-satsuma-covered-box-meiji-era-1868-1912-late-19th-century/
Similar item auctioned at Christie's: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-1928196 (late 19th century)
Another example with similar signature: https://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/913361/imperial-satsuma-vase-signed-setsuzan-japan-meiji-period/
According to Bonhams, he was active in late 19th century: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/28441/lot/945/setsuzan-active-late-19th-century-a-satsuma-covered-box-meiji-era-1868-1912-late-19th-century/
Similar item auctioned at Christie's: https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-1928196 (late 19th century)
Another example with similar signature: https://www.sellingantiques.co.uk/913361/imperial-satsuma-vase-signed-setsuzan-japan-meiji-period/
