   Satsuma faience: large vase and stand Left and right — Ancient cylindrical flower jar, of Satsuma faience, of cream tint, covered with a thin waxy varnish. The pate is different in texture from that of any other Satsuma ware which we have met with, and bears evidence of great age. The surface is rather roughly finished, differing materially from the beautiful surface usually seen in the line middle period ware. The two illustrations here represent both sides of this unique jar. In addition to the beautiful flat painting, great force and character is imparted to the decoration by the introduction of highly raised white enamels in the wild mume flowers. These are cleverly represented by the artist. Height: 11¾ inches. Centre— Vase, of fine old Satsuma faience, of cream-tinted pate, covered with bright glaze, crackled. Round the base and neck are diaper and fret borders, executed in red and green only; and round the body are figures and fir trees. From the shoulders of the vase project two cleverly modelled animals' heads. This is a beautiful and interesting specimen of early period Satsuma and, although neither so archaic nor bold in general treatment as the previously mentioned jar, it bears evidence of a similar school of art. Height: 11 inches. Lithograph, by Bauer, published 1875. |
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