Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Large Dragon Vase
Signed Zoshuntei Sanpo
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Type: Vase
Material: Porcelain
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912). This style is usually from about 1860-1880
Origin/Maker: Imari ware, Arita, Japan. 6-character maker's mark on base, Zoshuntei Sanpo Zo. Mark is similar to marks used by Hichozan and Mikawachi marks of early Fukagawa ware. From https://gotheborg.com/marks/20thcenturyjapan.shtml:
Early company name or trademark, in use between 1842 to 1870. Zoshuntei Sanpo means "Zoshun (shop) Sanpo Made (made by Sanpo). The owner was Hisatomi Yojibei Masatsune who as one of the first potters in the area of Arita and Mikawachi was granted an export permit by the Lord of the Arita Han Lord Nabeshima Naomasa (1814-1871) in 1842. This was also the first time it was allowed to put a signature on pieces exported from Arita, other than Fuku (Happiness) or various copies of Chinese reign marks. His business was succeeded by Masatsune's oldest son, Masayasu (1812-1878) and his younger brother, Yohei Masaoki (1832-1871) until Yohei's sudden death in the sea. In 1911, Masayasu's nephew, Hisatomi Kikuro (1862-1937) restored his family business with a modern factory method, but only lasted for 15 years, until 1926.
"Zoshuntei Sanpo Zu "Zoshun (shop) Sanpo Made (made by Sanpo) - a fictitious trade name of Hisatomi Yojibei Masayasu. Good quality, mid 19th century, Japanese export ware with Imari style decoration. Mid 19th century.
Size: 12 1/8" tall (30.798 cm)
Weight: 4 lbs 2.6 oz (1890 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Ojai CA antique store ~2016
Condition: Item is used in fair condition commensurate with age, see photos. One large surface ship to underside of spout. Some light surface wear.
Subject: Decorated with a dragon in raised enamels and painted design
Location:
Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Large Dragon Vase Signed Zoshuntei Sanpo
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See also:
Type: Vase
Material: Porcelain
Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912). This style is usually from about 1860-1880
Origin/Maker: Imari ware, Arita, Japan. 6-character maker's mark on base, Zoshuntei Sanpo Zo. Mark is similar to marks used by Hichozan and Mikawachi marks of early Fukagawa ware. From https://gotheborg.com/marks/20thcenturyjapan.shtml:
Early company name or trademark, in use between 1842 to 1870. Zoshuntei Sanpo means "Zoshun (shop) Sanpo Made (made by Sanpo). The owner was Hisatomi Yojibei Masatsune who as one of the first potters in the area of Arita and Mikawachi was granted an export permit by the Lord of the Arita Han Lord Nabeshima Naomasa (1814-1871) in 1842. This was also the first time it was allowed to put a signature on pieces exported from Arita, other than Fuku (Happiness) or various copies of Chinese reign marks. His business was succeeded by Masatsune's oldest son, Masayasu (1812-1878) and his younger brother, Yohei Masaoki (1832-1871) until Yohei's sudden death in the sea. In 1911, Masayasu's nephew, Hisatomi Kikuro (1862-1937) restored his family business with a modern factory method, but only lasted for 15 years, until 1926.
"Zoshuntei Sanpo Zu "Zoshun (shop) Sanpo Made (made by Sanpo) - a fictitious trade name of Hisatomi Yojibei Masayasu. Good quality, mid 19th century, Japanese export ware with Imari style decoration. Mid 19th century.
Size: 12 1/8" tall (30.798 cm)
Weight: 4 lbs 2.6 oz (1890 g)
Provenance:
Present: Ryan Snooks collection of Japanese & Asian Decorative Art
Previous: Private Collection
Collected: Ojai CA antique store ~2016
Condition: Item is used in fair condition commensurate with age, see photos. One large surface ship to underside of spout. Some light surface wear.
Subject: Decorated with a dragon in raised enamels and painted design
Location:
Antique Japanese Arita Imari Porcelain Large Dragon Vase Signed Zoshuntei Sanpo