Japanese satsuma lobed jar and cover, Meiji period, 19th century
Japanese satsuma lobed jar and cover, Meiji period, 19th century
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Description
Japanese satsuma lobed jar and cover, Meiji period, 19th century, decorated with two panels, one enclosing a shi-shi dog with branches of flowering peony issuing from rockwork, the other with swallows in flight above crashing waves, all against a ground with two ho-ho birds in flight, the cover and jar with bands of lappets enclosing flower sprays and scrolling foliage, the cover with small butterflies and a web of diaper pattern surrounding the finial, with the shimazu-crest and gold mark to base.
Dimensions:
Height: 26cm. (10 1/4in.)
Condition:
Shallow chip to inner rim of jar, drill hole to base, and small chip to inner rim of cover.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with overglaze enamel and gilt decoration |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Period | 19th Century |
| Dimensions | Height: 26cm. (10 1/4in.) |
Product REF: Y857
