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A mid 19th century Japanese Millefleur Satsuma round lid box, with Shimazu crest

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A mid 19th century Japanese Millefleur Satsuma round lid box, with Shimazu crest. The ceramic box has a beautiful multi-colored flowers decor with rich gilt accents. Also the interior of the box has a simple painting of flowers. Signed to base, with Shimazu crest underneath and flower decor. The Shimazu family were the rulers of Satsuma in the Meiji/Taisho period so their mark (a circle with a cross in it) will often appear on pieces from this time. Satsuma Satsuma ware is a type of earthenware pottery originating from the Satsuma province in Southern Kyūshū.The first kilns were established here is the 16th century by Korean potters kidnapped by the Japanese for their extraordinary skills, prior to this there was no ceramic industry in Satsuma. The first presentation of Japanese arts to the West was in 1867, Satsuma was one of the star attractions, it was this that established the satsuma aesthetic we are most familiar with today. This export style reflects the foreign tastes of the time, popular designs featured
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.96 in (7.5 cm)Diameter: 6.11 in (15.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The ceramic shows grey spots under the glaze.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamburg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU3958330614962
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