{"product_id":"vase-en-porcelaine-de-satsuma","title":"Antique Satsuma-style porcelain vase","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"493\"\u003e This vase with a crackled porcelain lid is a beautiful example of enamel decoration.\u003cstrong data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"336\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eWith gold highlights, in the refined style of Japanese \u003cem data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"402\"\u003eSatsuma\u003c\/em\u003e porcelain. Its yellowish-cream hue highlights the richness of its meticulously painted decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e The body features two large, symmetrical cartouches: scenes of birds in flight, moving among flowers. The contours are enriched with varied geometric patterns, playing on a variety of shapes and colors – red, orange, black and green enamels – which accentuate the depth and elegance of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003eThe hand-applied gold highlights the wings, petals and contours, creating a striking contrast between the neutral background and the brilliance of the decoration.\u003cbr data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e The underside bears the inscription \u003cem data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003e\"Made in China\u003c\/em\u003e ,\" the number 36, and a red painted logo, indicating Chinese manufacture directly inspired by Japanese Satsuma art. The craftsmanship remains remarkably refined, comparable to productions intended for export.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1797\"\u003eThe term \u003cem data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eSatsuma\u003c\/em\u003e refers to a former province in southern Japan (present-day Kagoshima Prefecture), where Korean potters, who settled in the late 16th century following the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-1598), gave rise to this tradition. Presented at the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1867, Satsuma porcelain won a gold medal and captivated all of Europe. This enthusiasm contributed to the rise of Japonisme, a movement that had a lasting influence on Western artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003e Although production declined after the 1920s, the legacy remains alive through pieces like this one, which combine decorative refinement and meticulous craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Height: 30 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Diameter: 12 to 17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Material: porcelain, enamels, gilding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Origin: China\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La porte d'Illica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55027867713862,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/0535\/2006\/files\/vase-en-porcelaine-polychrome-satsuma-laportedillica-artisanat.jpg?v=1762545472","url":"https:\/\/laportedillica.com\/en\/products\/vase-en-porcelaine-de-satsuma","provider":"La porte d'Illica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}