A Japanese Kyo-Satsuma double gourd pottery vase c1850
A Kyo-Satsuma (ivory ground) double gourd vase decorated with panels of figures in landscape and foliate background in typical muted colours outlined in gold. Probably made in Kyoto.
Dimensions: 20cms high. 11cms diameter at widest of bottom gourd. 7cms diameter at widest of top gourd. Weight: 390gms
Condition: Colour faded all over but no damage. Firing crack to bottom. See photographs.
This is an extremely elegant shape with a good waist (double gourds often appear awkward).