Antique Japanese Satsuma Teapot Dai Nippon Gyozan Kyoto Meiji Period

Description

Antique Japanese Satsuma Teapot Dai Nippon Gyozan Kyoto Meiji Period Hand Painted Gilt

Description:

A stunning antique Japanese Satsuma teapot bearing the Dai Nippon Gyozan mark, attributed to the renowned Okada Gyozan workshop of Kyoto, dating to the late Meiji period (c. 1868–1912).

This exquisite piece features finely detailed hand-painted figural scenes, likely depicting geishas and children in a traditional landscape setting. The delicate cream earthenware body is finished with a classic crackled glaze and richly enhanced with gilt decoration to the handle, spout, and rim.

Features:

Maker: Gyozan (Okada family, Kyoto)

Mark: Dai Nippon Gyozan

Period: Meiji to early 20th century

Material: Earthenware with crackle glaze

Decoration: Hand-painted figures with heavy gilt

A beautiful collector’s piece and fine example of Kyo-Satsuma craftsmanship.