Japanese Works of Art - 17th May 2022
Lot 53
A JAPANESE SATSUMA MINIATURE TEAPOT AND COVER
Estimate £500 - £800
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Description
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)