Pair of lamps of Satsuma and bronze, circa 1880

Pair of lamps in fine Satsuma earthenware and gilded bronze, representing scenes on the neck with characters in an interior on one lamp and outside on the other lamp, in brown tones. On the sides of the collar, decor with golden motifs. Quadripod base and top of the frame in gilt and chiseled bronze.

Japanese work for the ceramics and French for the frame, made circa 1880.

Dimensions : H 72 x W 16 x D 16

Reference : LS4724761

 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 !

Satsuma earthenware 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). Decorative patterns are inspired by Kano school paintings in vegetal, animals and human representations but are also combined with abstract geometrical patterns. The composition is often emphasis without a lot of space and loves to play with an accumulation of enamels and gilt highlights, conveying a certain way of richness to the ware. 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.