Featured Fine Satsuma Cup and Saucer - Comments

This is from the reseller's treasures. It has lost it's handle, so it has no monetary value, but it is quite detailed, so I was thinking it was made by real artists. I have turned it so the flaw is not visible playing like it was originally handle less Does anyone have ideas about it's origin? The cup is 2 1/4 inches tall and the saucer 41/2 inches in diameter. Both cup and saucer match but the marks are different. Any help great appreciated.

 

First mark reading down, right column 'Satsuma' left column 'Daimyo made'

Second mark top three characters reading right to left 'Great Japan'. Right column reading down 'Satsuma', middle column 'Daimyo made'

So they are the same, just a different mark

Left column 'painted by' - still working on the artist name for you.

 

Fabulous. I’ll start looking for Diamyo. Thank you very much.

 

Only 50/50 on the painter, but it may be Shozan. It is written in many different ways, and was a common name. It is also seen on Satsuma from various makers, so there were likely many 'Shozan's'

Forgot the basics - Japanese Satsuma of course, late 19th century. Nicely painted, definitely original Meiji period.

 

Found some saucers which went through auction:

https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/3-japanese-shimazu-satsuma-immortal-saucers-211-c-2ae4c268b3

They don't specify the translation, but it's the same mark. Shimazu they refer to is the crossed circle mark in gold on the front.

Forgot to ask Kiko, I don't have a copy of this mark, are you OK if I copy it for my database I'm compiling?

 

Wonderful information. I got lost in the search which happens when I don’t have any basis. I am so happy. It adds such great pleasure to the experience of owning this set Not only to enjoy its beauty but to understand its place in time. Thank you so much!

 

Absolutely. I would be honored to have my find be part of your database.

 

Kiko, broken handle or not, the work on that set is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

 

It is glorious, isn't it? I'm glad you liked it.