This exquisite set of three Japanese Satsuma covered jars embodies the pinnacle of Meiji-period craftsmanship style (circa 1880–1910). Each piece is meticulously hand-painted in the finest Kyoto-style Satsuma tradition, featuring a creamy crackled glaze adorned with lavish polychrome enamels and abundant raised gold (kinran-de). The bodies depict delicate figural scenes of elegantly robed scholars and courtesans in tranquil garden settings, framed by intricate brocade borders of chrysanthemums, scrolling arabesques, and geometric patterns in rich moriage relief. The lids are masterfully shaped into overlapping petals or lotus forms, crowned with gilt flame-like finials, their tops displaying radiant segmented designs in cobalt, iron-red, and shimmering gold. Inside, the jars reveal a soft celadon-tinged glaze, while the exteriors glow with the opulent, almost jewel-like texture that defines the very best Satsuma ware. Together, these lidded vessels represent not merely utilitarian objects but miniature works of ceramic art, capturing the refined aesthetic and technical virtuosity of late 19th to early 20th-century Japan.

Perfect for:
 Home Décor
 Unique Gifting
 Wall Display or Stand Showcase
 Asian-Inspired Interiors

Dimensions: 4.5" x h3.25" , 2.75" x h3.25" , 2.75" x h2"
Material: Porcelain 
Condition: hand-made, vintage finish. Not Antique

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