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Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Censer Hand Painted Figures Dragon Gilt 6”Description:Beautiful antique Japanese Satsuma-style ceramic censer dating to the Meiji period, richly decorated with finely hand-painted figural scenes and elaborate gilt details.The rounded body features detailed scenes of traditionally dressed Japanese figures beneath flowering trees and within an architectural garden setting. The decoration is enhanced with warm red, black, pink and gold tones against a finely crazed cream-colored ground.An impressive raised dragon motif wraps around the upper portion of the body, surrounded by intricate geometric and decorative patterns with extensive gilt embellishment. The two tall angular handles are also decorated with detailed pierced-style patterns and gilt accents, giving the piece a particularly striking silhouette.The censer stands on three sculptural figural feet, adding another unusual and decorative element to the design. The combination of the figural painting, dragon decoration, elaborate handles, gilding and sculptural feet makes this a very attractive display piece.The underside is unmarked, with no visible maker’s signature or factory mark.Condition:
Antique pre-owned condition with age-related wear. There is an old small chip to the upper rim, as shown in the photographs. The ceramic surface displays extensive fine crazing consistent with age, along with some expected wear and loss to the gilt and painted decoration. There is also age-related wear and discoloration to the feet and underside.No maker’s mark or signature is visible on the base.Please carefully review all photographs for the exact condition, as the photos are an important part of the description.Approximate Dimensions:
6” High × 6” WideA beautiful and highly decorative example of Japanese ceramic art, ideal for collectors of Meiji-period Japanese art, Satsuma-style ceramics, antique censers, Asian antiques, and hand-painted Japanese decorative objects.
