A SATSUMA CENSER

Description:

Japan, signed Toyama, Meiji period
B. 12,5 cm
Decorated in enamels and gilt, the body inset with four lobed panels, enclosing scenes of a ladies in gardenscapes all reserved on a midnight-blue ground with sakura blossoms and brocade patterns, resting on four feet. The base signed in gold. Openwork cover in shape of a stylized chrysanthemum.
Aus einer Berliner Privatsammlung, gesammelt vor 2007 - Minor wear