A SATSUMA VASE

SIGNED JUKAN HEIKOEN, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)

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A SATSUMA VASE
SIGNED JUKAN HEIKOEN, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
Decorated in iron-red, blue, green, yellow and brown enamels and gilt with numerous overlapping panels depicting various scenes from the Tale of Genji, the domed cover with a fabric design depicting a ho-o bird among paulownia, tied with a cord
38.5cm. high

Lot Essay

The 12th descendant of Chin Jukan, a naturalized Korean potter of Satsuma Chin Tokichi, received considerable acclaim at Vienna in 1873 and thus helped bring about an increased admiration for Satsuma ware. He was awarded a government decoration in 1891. Presumably Heikoen is the name of his studio, and the vase is signed either by him or one of his pupils.

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