JAPANESE KUTANI SATSUMA MORIAGE ELEPHANT BOOKENDS

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An exceptional pair of Kutani ware satsuma porcelain bookends in the form of elephants with all-over floral moriage decorations in shades of blue, green, yellow, orange, white, and gold on a rusty red ground. Each is marked on the underside with the Kutani Hachiman chop mark (九谷八幡窯). there is a tiny flea bite on the corner of one elephant (pictured), but they are otherwise in great condition.

Details

Dimensions
7.25ʺW × 4ʺD × 7.5ʺH
Styles
Boho Chic
Figurative
Japanese
Period
1960s
Place of Origin
Japan
Item Type
Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
Materials
Ceramic
Condition
Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
Color
Brick Red
Condition Notes
There is a flea bite on one corner (see photo). May show slight traces of previous use.
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