Antique vase "Bodhisattva", Satsuma

Antique vase "Bodhisattva", Satsuma
Antique vase "Bodhisattva", Satsuma
Antique vase "Bodhisattva", Satsuma
Antique vase "Bodhisattva", Satsuma
Antique vase "Bodhisattva", Satsuma
Antique vase "Bodhisattva", Satsuma
Antique vase "Bodhisattva", Satsuma
Antique vase "Bodhisattva", Satsuma

Antique vase of the Bodhisattva. It is made of porcelain. The body of the vase is decorated with images of saints and Guan yin, the deity of infinite mercy and compassion. The handles are made in the shape of oriental dragons. There is a stamp of Satsuma workshops. Japan, XX century.


The vase is made in the form of "bianhu", this name can be translated as "pilgrim's bottle" or "wine vase". The design of such bottles was brought to China and Japan by Buddhist pilgrims. Such vessels were first made in the Ming era. Vases of this shape are also called "moon flasks".