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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)

Kevin Page opened his first gallery in the world-renowned Camden Passage (Islington, London) in 1968 and has since gone on to become one of the leading and most-respected dealers of Chinese and Japanese fine art and antiques in the United Kingdom. We have been supplying Oriental Art and Antiques to private collectors, dealers and museums for half a century.

The items that you see here are just a hand-picked selection from our collection that includes Ceramics, Okimono, lacquer, multi-metal ware, cloisonné-ware, bronze sculptures, wood carvings, furniture, netsuke, silks, wall hangings and much more.
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Styles / Movements

Asian, Traditional

Incollect Reference Number

345656