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A charming early 20th-century hand-painted art pottery vase of gently tapering ovoid form with a short flared neck. The upper body is decorated with a stylised landscape scene featuring trees, water, and flying birds, rendered in soft pastel tones of green, mauve, and ochre. The scene is framed by flowing, organic Art Nouveau-style lines in deep blue.
The lower body is finished in a delicate blush pink glaze, segmented by vertical gilt bands with raised beaded detailing, adding a refined decorative contrast. The shoulder is further enhanced with gilded accents around the neck, complementing the overall design.
Period:
Circa 1900–1920
Origin:
Likely European (possibly French or Austrian in the Art Nouveau taste)
Materials:
Glazed ceramic with hand-painted and gilt decoration
Condition:
Good antique condition. Minor wear to gilding and light surface marks consistent with age. No obvious cracks or restoration visible.
Origin: Japan
Date: Late Meiji to Taishō period, circa 1900–1920
Material: Glazed earthenware (Satsuma ware)
A finely decorated small Japanese Satsuma cabinet vase of ovoid form with a short, slightly flared neck. The body is richly hand-painted in polychrome enamels and gilt over a finely crackled ivory ground.
The decoration features alternating panels, including:
• A figural scene of a traditionally dressed figure in a landscape setting
• Stylised floral motifs with bold chrysanthemum-style blooms
• Geometric and symbolic panels incorporating landscape elements, sun motifs, and birds in flight
The shoulder is encircled by a band of intricate dot and diaper ornament in gilt and enamel, a hallmark of Satsuma craftsmanship. The base glaze exhibits the characteristic fine crackle (crazing) associated with this ware.
This type of Satsuma ware was produced for both domestic use and export during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often intended as decorative cabinet pieces. The combination of figural and floral panel work is typical of Kyoto workshop production.
A beautifully sculptural vintage cup and saucer by Carlton Ware, dating to the 1930s and produced in the highly sought-after Foxglove pattern (No. 1397). This charming set captures the essence of English Art Deco design, blending bold colour with naturalistic form.
The cup and saucer are modelled as overlapping green leaves, finished in rich, glossy glazes with subtle tonal variation. A raised foxglove spray in soft pinks decorates the cup, while the handle is cleverly formed as a rustic branch—one of Carlton Ware’s most distinctive stylistic touches.
Both decorative and functional, this piece works equally well as a display item or as part of a curated vintage table setting.
Condition:
Very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks observed. Light age-related wear only; glaze remains vibrant and glossy.
Dimensions:
Cup: approx. 6–7 cm high
Saucer: approx. 13–14 cm diameter
A quintessential example of Carlton Ware’s playful yet refined approach to ceramics. The combination of botanical modelling and Art Deco styling makes this an eye-catching addition to any collection or interior.
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