An Imperial Satsuma hexagonal koro and cover

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An Imperial Satsuma hexagonal koro and cover
with angular handles and karashshi finial, painted and gilt with birds and butterflies among peony sprays and foliage within bands of scrolling foliage and lappets, set on three ruyi head feet -- 5in. (14cms) high, signed, (tip of shishi tail chipped off).
See Colour Plate 76.

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