Details
A globular koro
with inverted rim and short foot, painted and gilt with a continuous band of scholars and attendants seated in an interior beside furniture reading scrolls and albums, the rim with geometric designs and floral motifs, pierced metal reticulated cover in the form of a kiku head -- 3¼in. (8.2cm.) high, signed Satsuma, Gyokusen, (gilt and enamel rubbing).
See Colour Plate 4 and detail of signature.
with inverted rim and short foot, painted and gilt with a continuous band of scholars and attendants seated in an interior beside furniture reading scrolls and albums, the rim with geometric designs and floral motifs, pierced metal reticulated cover in the form of a kiku head -- 3¼in. (8.2cm.) high, signed Satsuma, Gyokusen, (gilt and enamel rubbing).
See Colour Plate 4 and detail of signature.