Meiji Satsuma Sage Figure (48cm)

A Japanese Satsuma style figure. Late Meiji period (1868-1912),…
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A Japanese Satsuma style figure. Late Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated earthenware depicting a sagely figure. Height 48 cm

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  • Earthenware - A basic ceramic material that is fired at a low temperature. Earthenware is the basis of almost all ancient, medieval, Middle Eastern and European painted ceramics. After firing, the colour is the colour of the clay when it is dug from the ground: buff, brown and red. It is not waterproof until glazed. Creamware is a type of earthenware covered with a transparent lead glaze. Majolica, faience and delft are also earthenware covered in an opaque white tin glaze.

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