An interesting pair of Japanese, Meiji-era Satsuma vase depicting Tomoe Gozen, (Circa 1880)

Object Description

From our collection of antique Chinese and Japanese ceramics, this interesting pair of Meiji-era (1868-1912) Satsuma vases. One vase depicts the legendary female warrior (Onna-Musha) Tomoe-Gozen. She is on horse-back and holding a Naginata with a bow and arrow over her shoulder as she looks across to General Yoshinaka (also on horse-back) on the other vase.

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Object Condition

Offered in very good condition, commensurate with age, as shown in the photographs. Contact us for more information or to arrange a viewing.

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