Featured Japanese Themed Ceramic Chair aka Throne Hand-Painted Marked

This is a Ceramic Chair aka Throne. It is well-made and quite heavy. It measures approx. 16” high by 12” wide by 8” deep. The theme is Japanese. It has raised surfaces and decorations and appears to be hand-painted/decorated. There is a maker's mark on the bottom as pictured which I cannot make out (and these are the best photographs I can come up with). There is a similar piece on Etsy which is identified as Satsuma. I’m Interested in knowing more about it including what the makers mark reads.

 

Several additional photographs.

 

Bottom line seems to be: MADE IN CHINA

 

Makes sense, because the costumes and hairstyles are Chinese too:



So Chinese-themed, rather than Japanese-themed. Very much an export piece, made for (a certain) Western taste.

 

Some features to note - your chair and the one on etsy are painted differently, but appear to be identical in form. They are both slip cast, which means they were made in a mold and are not "one of a kind". Although the style of painting may be referred to as satsuma, they were not made in Japan. Such decorative pieces have been made in China and are quite modern (mid 20th century and later). I would not put much faith in the etsy seller's description. Among other things, they say their chair is both "vintage from the 1960s" and "1940s".

 

And what would that "certain" taste be? . Bit of an oddity to me. But different strokes for different folks. I think 2manybooks is spot on.

 

It didn't taste good to her.

 

It appears that the first word in the line above "Made in" is "XIONG". There are references as well as photographs to Chinese porcelain using Google.

 

The maker appears to be Xiong Ying. Check out ended eBay item #276526015575.

 

A specific taste I have yet to come across? Certainly not a general Western taste, contrary to what some East Asian manufacturers think. I guess 'oddity' would be another way to describe it.

 

Could be:
https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/7968950Z:CH


and/or

https://www.importgenius.com/suppliers/chaozhou-xiongying-handicraft

"based in Hong Kong", but

 

That is a huge industrial zone in Guangdong (Canton), not far from Hongkong.

 

man , they like to slap on that paint !!!!!

 

Xiong Ying decorative porcelain refers to vintage or mid-century Chinese ceramics, often featuring ornate hand-painted designs, gold gilt handles, and crackle glaze finishes. These items, commonly produced as vases, urns, or pedestal bowls, are known for their traditional Chinese imagery. They are frequently seen with a "China Xiong Ying" mark on the base.

• Common Characteristics: Many Xiong Ying pieces feature intricate hand-painting, featuring motifs such as flowers, birds, and detailed scenes.
• Distinctive Styles: Many listings feature black, white, and gold color palettes, often with a "crackle" glaze texture.
• Types of Pieces: Popular items includelarge Pedestal Centerpiece Bowls, ginger jars, and tall floor vases.
• Markings: The base often bears the mark "China Xiong Ying," sometimes accompanied by a resin or gilt foot/base.
• Availability: These are primarily found through vintage resellers like eBay, Mercari, and Etsy, rather than modern retail

 

I think Bombay company in the USA was a big seller of this old looking - new satsuma. I have seen so many pieces of the same pattern and markings on vases, ginger jars ect. I've never seen a chair shape though. I would say 1990's decor item.