Magnificent Satsuma Oil Lamp from the Meiji Period. The Satsuma vase is mounted on bronze doré top and base, according to the Japonisme taste that swept over Europe during the second half of the 19th century.
Satsuma artwork most probably from the studio of master Kinkozan.

On one side of the vase, there is a scene from the Imperial Palace. The Emperor, seated higher than all present, dressed in a kimono adorned by gold
kiku/chrysanthemums, appears to give orders to a high ranking official wearing a more modest albeit striking kimono with kiku also, a sign that belongs to the higher echelons of power in the Imperial Palace.

On the opposite side, there is an outdoors scene of a Daimyo with his retinues. The Daimyo, fully clothed for battle, appears to give orders to the samurai encircling him.All of them wear the hachimaki, head band, symbol of perseverance and courage, and seem ready for battle.

The rest of the vase is heavily embellished by
traditional Japanese motifs, rich in gold,red,
purple,cream and vermillion.
Extensive moriage all over the vase.

Mounted on top of the vase there is the Oil Lamp apparatus embossed 'Systeme Double Courant d'Air', signifying the lamp as a 'Lampe d'Argand' type, as it was more commonly known at the time in France this particular lampe à huile/oil lamp.

Finally at the top there is a beautiful frosted
lamp shade with two gold dragons engraved on opposite sides, emitting a sweet and warm light when lit. Obviously, the lamp is electrified.

Dimensions : H 31.49in./80cm.,from the top of the
glass cylinder to the tip of the gilt
bronze leg.
Diameter of the vase top 3.93in./10cm.

Meiji Period, circa 1880/90.

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