Antique 3-piece Japanese Satsuma cabinet set / mantel...

Beautiful and rare antique 3-piece Japanese Satsuma cabinet set / mantel garniture, richly mounted with decorative elements, handles and pedestals of gilded bronze/brass. The garniture consists of: 1. A pair of large lidded vases (ca. 42 cm high), crowned with beautifully detailed Japanese Foo-dogs (Shishi). Richly hand-painted with scenes of warriors/samurai and sages in traditional dress with refined Moriage enamel and gilding. 2. A central potiche / censer (koro) with open-work bronze handles in the form of mythical figures/creatures and a worked bronze decorative rim and foot. Specifications: - Origin: Japan (with European bronze mounting) - Period: Late Meiji / Early Showa period (ca. 1900-1930) - Material: Hand-painted Satsuma pottery and cast bronze/brass - Quantity: 3 pieces (complete garniture) - Height of lid vases: ca. 42 cm - Total weight: ca. 6-7 kg - Signature: Not visible / obscured by the original bronze mounting on the underside Condition: The ensemble is in good, authentic vintage/antique condition. The earthenware shows the original and desired craquelure appropriate to its age. The bronze has a beautiful natural patina. See all photos for an accurate and full impression of this fine ensemble. Shipping: Dispatched with the utmost professional, individualized and shock-resistant packing with ample layers of bubble wrap in an extra-strong box, and insured with Track & Trace. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EUROPEAN UNION (EU): For shipments outside the European Union, any customs duties, import taxes, clearance fees and local charges are always fully at the buyer’s expense. The seller is not responsible for these extra costs.

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