Vintage 20th century Japanese plate handpainted in the Nagoya Satsuma tradition, with moriage enamels and rich gilt details

A charming 20th century Japanese plate handpainted in the Nagoya Satsuma tradition, with moriage enamels and rich gilt details throughout.

Moriage is a style featuring thickly painted enamels, as seen here with the jewel like border embellishments and the thickly painted centre motif.

Satsuma pottery is one of Japan’s most distinctive ceramic styles, and first achieved renown at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, 1867. Pottery from that period, as exemplified by these vases, is considered some of the finest produced by Japan and was a foundation of Japanese trade with the West during the Meiji Period. 

The base bears a handpainted backstamp in kanji for 吉, which usually translates to Kichi. Not much is known about this maker, but this piece is a nice example of vintage Satsuma and is a good entry point for new collectors.

Price marked at $150 AUD. 

Measurements: 22.5cm diameter . 

Excellent vintage condition. Light wear to base commensurate with age.