This item is a vintage Japanese Satsuma Moriage pottery vase, a style famous for its highly textured and ornate visual features.
Key Characteristics
Moriage Technique: The most distinct element is the "moriage" work. This technique involves piling up layers of slip or thick liquid clay to create a raised, three-dimensional texture on the surface. You can see this clearly in the thick dotting patterns and the heavy outlining of the robes.
Depiction: The panel on the front features hand-painted figures wearing traditional headdresses and garments, typically representing scholars, immortals (Arhats / Lohans), or historic Japanese figures.
Glaze and Palette: It uses a muted earth-tone background contrasted with rich, bold slips of cobalt blue, coral red, and heavy cream accents.
Age: While high-end Satsuma dates back to the Meiji period (1868–1912), this specific style with thick, matte, raised enamel painting was widely produced for export during the early to mid-20th century (typically between the 1920s and 1950s).
Unfortunately this has had a break to the lip which as been glued back on. Other than that it is in great condition. Height is marginally under 19cm