A LARGE SATSUMA MIZUZASHI of lozenge shape, decorated in various coloured enamels with four circular panels depicting flowers and pavilions, and figures from the legends of Japan - all between elaborate phoenix and paulownia borders, the lid with an interlocking rectangular knop (small chips on the inner rim of the container and the lid), signed Shibuyazan below a blue Shimazu mon, 19th century

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A LARGE SATSUMA MIZUZASHI of lozenge shape, decorated in various coloured enamels with four circular panels depicting flowers and pavilions, and figures from the legends of Japan - all between elaborate phoenix and paulownia borders, the lid with an interlocking rectangular knop (small chips on the inner rim of the container and the lid), signed Shibuyazan below a blue Shimazu mon, 19th century
24cm.high
wood stand

拍品專文

The strong, enamelled colouring of examples originating from the Kagoshima area of the Satsuma Province changed little during the century in which they were manufactured. In later years, and in particular during the Meiji period, shaded colours and slight variations to the traditional colour range were introduced, as can be seen in this example.