Lot #68: antique Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Moon Flask Vase

antique Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Moon Flask Vase, intricately hand-painted and gilded. It dates from the late Meiji Period to the Taisho Era (circa 1890s–1920s). Form: A traditional "Moon Flask" design (flattened circular body) resting on a small oval foot, complete with a gilded, scalloped trumpet neck. Design & Theme: The flask features two distinct hand-painted panels on a pale seafoam-green or turquoise background. Side A: A traditional Japanese courtier or scholar dressed in flowing robes, holding a folding fan (sensu). Side B: A formidable Samurai warrior fully clad in traditional laminated armor (ō-yoroi) and a horned helmet (kabuto), holding a military signal baton (gunbai). Technique: Heavily accented with textured, raised moriage enamel and extensive gold gilding. The borders showcase classic iron-red and gold geometric scrollwork patterns. Signature: The base features a hand-painted two-character mark written vertically in black kanji. It reads "喜山" (Kizan), identifying the specific decorator or workshop responsible for its creation. Condition as pictured Pickup category timeslot {A}