Pair of large lamps in Satsuma ware, circa 1880

Pair of cylindrical shape large lamps in Satsuma ware Kyo-yaki type. Belly with a decor of wisteria and foliage in red, brown, blue and green tones on a white background. Neck with motifs of blue and green cartouches centred by foliage and crossed by a scrolls motifs red frieze. Handholds in Fô dog shape covered by a turquoise colored volute and surrounded by ruyi motifs.
Chiselled and gilt bronze mount. High of the mount with a chiselled decor of a Japanses geometrical frieze and openwork scrolls motifs. Circular base standing on six legs, with Japanese geometrical and foliage scrolls openwork motifs and gadroons frieze.

Work realized circa 1880.

New and functional electrical system.

Dimensions : H 85 x W 28 x D 22 cm.

Reference : LS41541201

Satsuma ware appeared in the 16th century in Japan on Satsuma lands. This kind of ceramics is characterized by a wide range of shapes evolving through time and ovens used. Two types of Satsuma exist: white background Satsuma and black background, that were more frequently used for tea ceremonies and keeping some liquids such as alcohols. Satsuma potters developed circa 1800 a sophisticated polychrome enamels technique in orange and red shades and quickly add into it gilt highlights, the whole ensemble was later the most Satsuma style known, named the « Brocade », widely produced during the Meiji period (1868-1912).
Japanese items are exposed for the first time in an important Occidental exhibition during the Universal Exhibition in 1867 and the Satsuma’s earthenware has a lot of success and is very much represented during the 1878 edition.
Satsuma’s earthenware is still produced today, in the respect of tradition and quality that made Satsuma one of the most important Japanese ceramics reference.

The Kyo-yaki ware is a Satsuma ware type coming from Kyoto. It is characterized by the use of vivid colors in red, blue, yellow, green and purple tones.

! The price doesn’t include the lampshade price. However, our workshop can advise you with pleasure and realize it with your size and color choices !