Moriage Satsuma Vase with Dragon and Figures

A signed Satsuma vase, early 20th century, the ovoid vase with…
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A signed Satsuma vase, early 20th century, the ovoid vase with a wide waisted neck, having an applied trailing moriage enamel dragon and decorated throughout with myriad figures engaged in narratives in a landscape setting, in red brown colours with green and gilt highlights, with shimazu family crest and bordered cartouche underside. Height 31 cm.

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  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.

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