Japanese Works of Art - 7th December 2020
Lot 226
A JAPANESE GOSU SATSUMA INCENSE BURNER
Estimate £1,200 - £1,500
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Description
A JAPANESE GOSU SATSUMA INCENSE BURNER, KORO
MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY
The bulbous body decorated with a continuous design of flowering prunus and chrysanthemum painted in gilt, blue, pink, and red enamels, on three shaped feet with scrolling designs, the lid in white metal with a central chrysanthemum flowerhead and three medallions with flowers, the base stamped with an oblong cartouche reading 'Satuma sshin' under the Shimazu mon, 23cm. (2)