Japanese Works of Art - 1st July 2020
Lot 240
PLEASE NOTE THE SIGNATURE SHOULD READ KANZAN AN UNUSUAL JAPANESE SATSUMA BOX MEIJI PERIOD
Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2200
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Description
PLEASE NOTE THE SIGNATURE SHOULD READ KANZAN
AN UNUSUAL JAPANESE SATSUMA BOX
MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
Of rectangular shape, the body decorated in gilt and polychrome, two sides with many figures in mountainous river landscapes, the others with large sprays of peonies, hydrangea, irises and chrysanthemum, the top with brocade patterns, stylised flowerheads and a quatrelobed aperture, the inside delicately painted with a still life of scholar's and Buddhist objects, flowers in vases and a scroll painting to the back, kakemono, one side signed Kozan, 5.3cm x 8.4cm x 12.1cm.