Lot 96: A Collection of Japanese Gyokuzan Satsuma Moriage Earthenware
This collection of Japanese Satsuma moriage earthenware, marked Gyokuzan, comprises a baluster vase, a circular lidded box, two handled mugs, and a teapot body. Each piece is crafted from cream-coloured earthenware with a characteristic fine crackle glaze. The decoration features hand-painted scenes depicting Arhats or Immortals, surrounded by intricate floral and geometric borders. The items employ the moriage technique, featuring heavily applied raised enamel detailing and extensive gilt highlighting. The vase and lidded box are decorated on a neutral ground, while the mugs and teapot body feature a ferruginous red-brown ground. The base of the vase displays a blue underglaze square seal mark transcribed as Satsuma Gyokuzan.
Vase height: approximately 15-20 cm.
Condition report:
The teapot body is incomplete, missing the original lid and handle. General surface wear is visible to the gilt decoration throughout the collection, particularly on the rims and handles. All pieces exhibit pervasive fine crazing to the glaze. Adhesive inventory and price labels are present on the surfaces of several items. No major chips or cracks are immediately apparent.
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