Urn

Name/Title

Urn

Description

A. Large ceramic urn with a dragon, flowers and a fountain on one side; other side shows 3 men and a woman with Asiatic features background color is cream with rust, gold and gray blue; handles are gold colorfaces with gold color fringe hanging down. B. Base consists of section on 4 squat legs that adhere to a circular flat plate that rests on floor and colored to compliment the urn. 2 pieces.

Context

This is a Japanese Satsuma vase and stand. This type pottery is known for its richly decorated designs and liberal use of gold. The fine crackling is characteristic of the style. Satsuma is a province in southern Japan.

Collection

Found In Collection

Acquisition

Accession

1986.001

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Condition

Overall Condition

Poor

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Oct 18, 2001

Create Date

October 18, 2001

Update Date

October 3, 2025