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Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Box and Lid with Samurai Scene Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Box and Lid with Samurai Scene Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Box and Lid with Samurai Scene Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Box and Lid with Samurai Scene Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Box and Lid with Samurai Scene Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Box and Lid with Samurai Scene
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LOT 2262

Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Box and Lid with Samurai Scene

MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1868-1912 A.D. OR LATER

6 1/2 in. (650 grams, 16.5 cm wide).

Discoid vessel with lid, crackle-glaze and gilding to much of the outer surface; lid with raised panel, pierced edges, polychrome scene of armoured warriors in a landscape beside a river; underside with gilt group of nimbate sitting figures; base with group of gilt nimbate figures with scrolls and incense burner; underside with basal ring and chop seal; rims with hatching.

Provenance

Private collection, Italy.
Private collection, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

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LOT 2262

Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Box and Lid with Samurai Scene

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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