Japanese Satsuma Creamer Signed Kaga Kutani, Cranes & Noblemen, Gold Detail

A finely painted Japanese Satsuma-style creamer featuring red-crowned cranes in flight before a rising sun and a detailed figural scene of noblemen in conversation. The bowl has a uniquely formed body with a delicate spout and rounded handle, finished with intricate gold detailing and soft enamel highlights. A beautiful fusion of nature and court life, this piece showcases masterful brushwork and a refined palette.

The base bears a red four-character mark indicating it was made in Kutani, Kaga province (加賀九谷製), aligning with early 20th-century production. This creamer would have been part of a larger tea service, likely intended for export during the Taisho or early Showa period.

Details:

Maker: Signed Kaga Kutani (加賀九谷製)

Era: Taisho to early Showa period (c. 1920s–30s)

Material: Hand-painted porcelain with gilt accents

Motifs: Cranes, sun, pine, noblemen, landscape

Size: Length 11 cm; Height 4 cm

Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor wear to the gold rim

Please Note: All items are vintage or antique and may show light signs of age. Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description. Feel free to message with any questions prior to purchase.