Taisho Period Ceramics

The taisho era 1912 1926 with all its ups and downs produced wares from the dull to the divine from the mediocre to the magnificent.

Taisho period ceramics.

Vase meiji period 1868 1912 taisho period 1912 1926. 6 25 x 4 5 item number. The saucer size correlates with the sizes of domestic japanese small plates made during that period. Politically the country moved toward broader representational government.

Thus the era is considered the time of the liberal movement known as the taishō democracy in japan. Vase satsuma ceramic japan taishō period 1912 1926 a large and fine ceramic satsuma jar standing 36 cm tall and weighing 2155g delicately hand painted on both sides with figural scenes in landscape between profuse decoration in mostly gold paint. They were probably made using the same molds as the backs look quite similar. The new emperor was a sickly man which prompted the shift in political power from the old oligarchic group of elder statesmen to the imperial diet of japan and the democratic parties.

It is usually distinguished from the preceding chaotic meiji period. Check out our taisho period vase selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our shops. Taishō is a period in the history of japan dating from 30 july 1912 to 25 december 1926 coinciding with the reign of the emperor taishō. From these influences and with the infusion of japanese motif and sensibilities the satsuma style of ceramics was created.

Japanese pottery covered box in the style of ogata kenzan with a freely brushed design of flowers spread across its sides in tones of black blue and green taisho period circa 192. I woüld place these in the taisho period circa 1920 s. Possibly signed with hidden signature to the boy s backpack see last picture. As in other parts of the world ceramics in modern japan developed along the three ontological trajectories of art craft and design.

The saucer is 11cm in diameter and the small plate is 13cm. Yet it is widely believed that no other. As ceramics did not magically change precisely decade by decade emperor reign by emperor reign there will be some overlap. It followed the meiji period and represented a continuation of japan s rise on the international scene and liberalism at home.

Late meiji to taisho period 1900 1930. Taisho period circa 1925. Taishō period 1912 26 period in japanese history corresponding to the reign of the taishō emperor yoshihito 1879 1926.