Raber October Antiques 10.5.26

Vantines Japanese Satsuma Burner & Tin

This auction ended on October 5, 2026.

Start price: $10

Estimated price: $10 - $500

Buyer's Premium: 20%

Sold for: $10

Description

A Japanese glazed ceramic incense burner and a lithographed tinplate incense canister, both retailed by Vantines. The square-bodied ceramic burner rests on four short feet and features Satsuma style decoration with heavy gilding and moriage raised enamel accents. Each main face is decorated with a central cartouche depicting a seated Buddha figure in green and red robes against a gold ground, surrounded by scrollwork and stylized peacock feather motifs.