Lot 099: Lot of Four Assorted Oriental Decorative Ceramics

Description

A collection of four assorted Oriental decorative ceramic pieces, comprising a Japanese Satsuma-style teapot, a Japanese ginger jar, a slender decorative vase, and a crackle-glazed round vase, each showcasing distinct aesthetic traditions. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Mid-20th Century, spanning Japanese and possibly other East Asian origins. * Material: Glazed ceramic and porcelain with polychrome and gilt decoration. * Style: Includes Satsuma-style earthenware, 'Fine China' porcelain, and crackle-glazed pottery. Items in this lot include: * Japanese Satsuma-Style Teapot: This earthenware teapot features a dark brown ground with intricate gilt highlights and polychrome figures, possibly depicting arhats or sages. The lid has a decorative gold finial. * Japanese K.G.N.DI Fine China Ginger Jar: A lidded porcelain jar, marked "K.G.N.DI Fine China MADE IN JAPAN" on the base. It presents vibrant floral and geometric patterns in red, gold, blue, and green on a white ground. * Slender Decorative Vase: This vase is distinguished by a pink background with elaborate floral motifs in various colours, accented by gold, and a distinctive animal print-like pattern near the rim. * Crackle-Glazed Round Vase: A globular vase with applied handles and a deliberately crackled off-white glaze. It is decorated with underglaze blue designs, including large flowers, foliage, a pagoda structure, and East Asian script. Condition: * The Satsuma-style teapot has minor loss to the gilt decoration, a small chip on the internal rim of the teapot body (where the lid rests), and a small chip on the underside of the lid rim. The spout interior shows some discoloration and wear. * The slender decorative vase exhibits extensive fine cracking and crazing, particularly noticeable inside the rim. There is also some general surface wear. * The K.G.N.DI ginger jar is in good condition with minor surface wear consistent with age, and a label with "1006". * The crackle-glazed round vase has an intentional crackled glaze finish and shows general wear, including minor surface imperfections. * All items display wear commensurate with their age and decorative use. Interesting fact: * Satsuma ware, originating from Japan's Satsuma Province, is celebrated for its elaborate decoration, often featuring finely detailed figural scenes or floral designs enhanced with gold enamel. * The K.G.N.DI mark, identifying the piece as "Fine China Made in Japan," typically indicates a post-World War II manufacturing period when Japanese ceramics were widely exported. Use: This collection offers diverse decorative elements suitable for display in a cabinet or as accent pieces in interiors favouring Oriental aesthetics, appealing to collectors of vintage ceramics.

Condition Report

The Satsuma-style teapot has minor gilt loss, a small chip on the internal rim of the teapot body, and a small chip on the underside of the lid rim. The slender decorative vase shows extensive fine cracking and crazing, particularly inside the rim. The crackle-glazed round vase has an intentional crackled glaze finish and shows general surface wear.

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