Japanese Satsuma Bowl
Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
A finely painted Japanese Satsuma bowl, the interior decorated with an elaborate figural scene of scholars and attendants in a pavilion and garden landscape, with gilt and polychrome detailing throughout. The exterior panels with alternating floral and figural reserves, all within gilt borders. Signed on the base in gold characters within a cartouche.
height 2 ½ inches, diameter 6 inches
Condition: Very clean condition with minimal wear.
Estimate: $500 - $1000