Japanese Satsuma Moriage Vase 25cm Geisha Garden Scene Gilt Enamel Showa Era

Elegant Japanese Satsuma-style vase from the early to mid-Showa period (circa 1930s–1950s), standing 25 cm tall and richly decorated with moriage enamel and raised gilt detailing. This highly ornate vase features a continuous outdoor scene of geisha near a lakeside pavilion, surrounded by willow trees, lotus blossoms, and traditional buildings.

The decoration includes hand-applied raised floral borders, dot-textured backgrounds, and finely painted kimono patterns in vibrant red, blue, and green. Stylized flower medallions encircle the neck beneath a flared petal-shaped rim. A beautiful example of mid-20th-century Japanese export porcelain, often misattributed as Chinese but unmistakably Japanese in origin and style.

Details:

Maker: Japanese export ware (unmarked base)

Era: Early to mid-Showa period (c.1930s–1950s)

Material: Porcelain with moriage enamel and gilt accents

Design: Geisha in garden scene with lotus, willow, and traditional architecture

Mark: Unmarked (typical of export pieces)

Height: 25 cm

Condition: Excellent vintage condition – no chips or cracks; minor wear to gilding consistent with age

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