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Lot 258

A finely painted large Satsuma ovoid vase
By Ryozan, Meiji Period

11 November 2010, 14:30 GMT
London, New Bond Street

£8,000 - £12,000

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A finely painted large Satsuma ovoid vase

By Ryozan, Meiji Period
Finely and vividly decorated in enamels and gilt with a continuous scene of numerous figures participating in a parade, the Yamaboko Junko in Gion in Kyoto, one of the most famous festivals in Japan, comprising musicians seated atop the ceremonial carriages draped with exotic, imported tapestries and fabric, some festival-goers carrying a mikoshi, others beating flaming drums whilst others donning shishimai costume are dancing, some holding halberds and poles to which are attached numerous gohei and other associated paraphernalia, signed Kyoto Ryozan with the Yasuda company trade mark and Satsuma mon. 24.5cm (9 5/8in).

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薩摩 金彩色絵祇園祭図花瓶 亮山作 明治時代

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