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Posted 9 years ago
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The detail on this vase is quite extraordinary. Possibly dated to the Meiji period (1868 - 1912).
What I've made out of the bottom mark so far is:
top row (right to left): Dai Nippon (Great Japan)
right (top to bottom): Satsuma-yaki
The rest of the marks are likely who painted it, kiln where it was made, region where it was made, etc. I can't translate them though.
Height: 17"
Width: 11"
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I would take a guess and say Japanese. The religious connotations are interesting.
Great info Rucklczglass!
This is a wonderful vase eclectic.
Pic 2 is upside down.
It's a great vase !!!
Definitely a great vase! Beauty to find on every square inch.
@vetraio50 is the 3rd image how it's supposed to be? I really wish I could read Japanese/Chinese so I can at least get the orientation right :)
I still have no idea what the bottom marks mean, but I *think* (in the 3rd image) the top line, right to left is "dai nippon".
The third pic is correct.
A Japanese speaker will recognize it.
You're right about the first line ....
http://gotheborg.com/marks/satsuma.shtml
There are some examples of these more complicated marks there ... Check out Choshuzan 592.
In my search I found a few more helpful sites. They didn't help me figure out the rest of the characters, but they have lots of marks to look at.
http://litaxulingkelley.blogspot.com/p/japanese-porcelain-marks.html
http://www.japanesepotterymarks.info/identification_marks.php
@vetraio50 - Choshuzan 1267 looks a lot like this vase.
I think the right side bottom 3 kanji characters is "Satsuma-yaki".
I think the rest of the marks are names and I haven't been able to track them down yet.
It's all a learning process .... you have already learnt so much .... I'm really impressed with what you've turned up so far. I think this is a special piece. The surrounding decoration of cube devices is surely reserved for special pieces. You might need to seek out expert advice on this one.
We are very blessed to have experts on here who are willing to share their knowledge with those of us who are trying to learn. I know Vet has helped many people on here, including myself. rucklzglass, I learned something from you, re those wise men, I have a plate with these figures, now I know what they are. Thank you. :)
Really a great piece, all the vase stand out beautifully, the handle shape like a dragon are amazing.
Maybe, I will considering update the category to Japanese Antique ?.
Love love it.
Alan
I agree and definitely appreciate the help.
1 symbol i don,t know , probably dementia i think , i think a sort of grammar reference to a direct object
it reads dai nippon Satsuma yaki Gyokuenzan Shozan and ? ( suffix ?)
mid section vertical bottom 3 = Gyokuenzan
this is Meijji