A PAIR OF JAPANESE MINIATURE TRIPLE GOURD SHAPED SATSUMA VASES

Origin

Japan

Period

19th Century

Materials

Cerman

Dimensions

H.	4.53 in;
H.	11.5 cm;

Condition

Good.

Creation Date

1880

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

A pair of Japanese miniature triple gourd shaped Satsuma vases, the lower two sections show children playing with the Seven Gods of Good Fortune interspersed with different species of fish (symbolising good luck and abundance). The upper section features more children (karako) at play whilst each lobe is framed with multi-coloured geometric designs. Meiji period (1868-1912)

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Styles / Movements

Asian, Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

345656