Antique Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma Bowl, C.1880 – Cobalt Blue With Gilt Precision, Signed
An antique signed Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma bowl, circa 1880, demonstrating the workshop’s hallmark control. A deep cobalt-blue ground carries dense gilded foliage with crisp edges and steady, confident line, while the ivory interior shows fine age crackle consistent with period Kyoto Satsuma.
The decoration holds its clarity under scrutiny: the pattern remains coherent and rhythmic around the curve, with none of the softening seen on lesser gilt wares. This disciplined execution is exactly why Kinkozan is ranked among the very best Meiji Satsuma makers and why strong signed examples are increasingly treated as collector-grade decorative art.
Measurements
Diameter: 11.9 cm
Height: 4.8 cm
Weight: 214 g
Condition
Excellent. Age-appropriate crackle; minimal gilding loss to the rim. No restoration or repair detected under UV light.
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Perfect condition
Material: Ceramic
Diameter: 11.9 cm
Height: 4.8 cm
Reference (ID): 1678252
Availability: In stock
