Lot Essay
The character 'Han' usually refers to an underdeveloped or uncivilised people, presumably a tongue-in-cheek statement drawing attention to the very fine quality of this vase.
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SIGNED KYOTO HAN KINKOZAN ZO AND IMPRESSED SEAL, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
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A SATSUMA VASE
SIGNED KYOTO HAN KINKOZAN ZO AND IMPRESSED SEAL, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
Decorated in various coloured enamels and gilt with fighting cockerels, hens and other birds beside a meandering stream
23.5cm. high
SIGNED KYOTO HAN KINKOZAN ZO AND IMPRESSED SEAL, MEIJI PERIOD (LATE 19TH CENTURY)
Decorated in various coloured enamels and gilt with fighting cockerels, hens and other birds beside a meandering stream
23.5cm. high