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Auction 50, Elite Collections | March 5

Thu, Mar 5, 2026 12:00PM EST
Lot 154

Vintage Japanese Meiji Satsuma Incense Burner

Estimate: $75 - $150

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$150 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$4,000 $500
$15,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

A vintage Japanese Satsuma incense burner decorated in traditional polychrome enamels with gilt accents. The vessel features figural and landscape scenes rendered in fine detail, with a crackle-glazed ground typical of Satsuma ware. The form includes two ornate handles and three short feet, with a wide opening at the top suitable for use as an incense burner or as a decorative display piece. The underside bears a red Satsuma-style mark. An attractive example of Japanese decorative ceramics, well suited for collectors of Asian art or Satsuma pottery.

Dimensions
H9in L8in W6in

Condition Report
Overall good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. Crazing present throughout the glaze. Gilt shows wear and loss in areas. No major cracks or repairs observed.

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