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Meiji Era Ceramic Inkwell with Hand Painted Geisha Motif

$354.35
£266.24
€300
CA$487.95
A$546.10
CHF 285.86
MX$6,634.15
NOK 3,629.76
SEK 3,425.30
DKK 2,283.30

About the Item

For sale is a small inkwell from the Japanese Meiji era. It was hand-made around the turn of the 19th/20th century out of Satsuma clay. Satsuma ware (???, Satsuma-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery originally from Satsuma Province, southern Kyushu. The lid has been painted with two geishas and a little boy in traditional clothing. The scene is surrounded by gold coloured ornament and beautiful blossoms. Inside the inkwell there is a pair of blue and pink chrysanthemums. The object is in excellent condition. Measurements: Height: 1.5cm Diameter: 4.7cm
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Diameter: 1.86 in (4.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    ca. 1900
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Vienna, AT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6023234802102

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