A JAPANESE SATSUMA MINIATURE TEAPOT AND COVER

A JAPANESE SATSUMA MINIATURE TEAPOT AND COVER

MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

The bulbous body decorated with two large panels enclosing depictions of fish and crustaceans amongst seaweeds, all reserved on a dense gilt honeycomb background, the spout, handle, rim and lid delicately painted with scrolling tendrils and bands of lappets, a four character signature and a red seal mark on the handle, 8.3cm. (2)