Extremely fine Antique c. Meiji Japanese Moriage Satsuma Detail Handpainted Vase

  

Moriage is a special type of raised decoration used on some Japanese pottery. Sometimes pieces of clay were shaped by hand and applied to the item; sometimes the clay was squeezed from a tube in the way we apply cake frosting.

Moriage pieces were often unmarked and were known for their highly stylized decorations and gilding. 18"h 9"w Large Heavy Vase.

The Design & Color of this Vase is Beautiful and was Intricately made, no chips, excellent condition for its age. Please us photos as part of the description. Expert Hand made craftsmanship rarely ever seen nowadays.