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Subject:Unknown Satsuma mark
Posted By: Martin Michels Mon, Apr 11, 2016 IP: 84.26.216.123
Hi,
I found this Satsuma mark (xxxzan) underneath a vase of around 1890. The description stated that this was a signature of an artist working for the Yabu Meizan studio (??). Unfortunately I was not able to find the 1st character.
Anyone an idea?
Thanks in advance,
Martin.



Subject:Re: Unknown Satsuma mark
Posted By: Guy Tue, Apr 12, 2016
Reads 'Ryôzan' (良山).
Are you sure it is not Kutani ware instead of Satsuma? Please post an image of the whole object.

Guy.

Subject:Re: Unknown Satsuma mark
Posted By: Martin Michels Wed, Apr 13, 2016
Guy,

Thanks, I'm sure you're right with the name.
Normally the Satsuma Ryozan is written 亮山 and often together with the Yasuda logo.

Here the picture you asked for, Kutani or Satsuma?
The description about the vase says; "This artist signed Satsuma earthenware vase....".

Regards,
Martin



Subject:Re: Unknown Satsuma mark
Posted By: Guy Thu, Apr 14, 2016
Seems Satsuma to me and of good quality.

Most quality Meiji pieces signed 'Ryôzan' refer indeed to Okamoto Ryôzan (岡本亮山).

The artist here, seems to be someone else.
I found a reference to a Satsuma bowl at Bonhams, with the name of the decorator written in the same manner (良山), cfr. link below.

Guy.


URL Title :A Satsuma bowl by Ryozan


Subject:Re: Unknown Satsuma mark
Posted By: Martin Michels Fri, Apr 15, 2016
Guy,
Thanks again. I've learned a lot about Japanese markings from you and others on this forum, great tool.
Regards,
Martin

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