ANTIQUE PAIR OF SAUCERS JAPANESE SATSUMA
MORIAGE PORCELAIN WITH KANNON & IMMORTALS MARKED Offered is an exquisite pair of antique Japanese Satsuma
Moriage porcelain saucers. Very elegant with fine detailed lines decorated with
Kannon the Goddess of Mercy surrounded by the Immortals. The circle with a
cross on the edge is the family crest of the Shimazu family, a powerful warrior
clan that controlled Satsuma province from the 12th to the 19th century. It is
accented with 24K gold trim and the raised poly- chrome design is made of vibrant
cobalt and light blue, dark brown, green and pale red. The elaborate moriage (bead work)
is characteristic of 1920's Japanese Satsuma. The back stamp of the
manufacturer is pictured separately. These are splendid items, ideal for an
impressive gift or a first-class home decoration. Size of each saucer is 14 cm (5.5 in.) in diameter X 2
cm (0.8 in.) deep. They weigh together 179 g (6.3 oz.). Excellent vintage condition and the colors are bright and
sharp. The saucers pictured are the ones you will receive so please examine all
pictures carefully. Shipping is USD 25 worldwide and USD 10 for Greece by
Hellenic Post registered mail. Please take a moment to look at my other items! Please ask any questions before buying.
Thank you for your interest.
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