Details
A globular koro and domed cover
with leafy tendril finial, painted and gilt with a broad band of interlaced tsuba, variously decorated with coiled dragons, chidori above foaming waves, water wheels, shishi lions and scrolling foliage, all within formal borders of demi florets and geometric designs, the cover with stylised leaves and scattered flowerheads -- 5½in. (14cm) high, signed Satsuma yaki Gyozan, (cover damaged). See Colour Plate 8 and detail of Signature.
with leafy tendril finial, painted and gilt with a broad band of interlaced tsuba, variously decorated with coiled dragons, chidori above foaming waves, water wheels, shishi lions and scrolling foliage, all within formal borders of demi florets and geometric designs, the cover with stylised leaves and scattered flowerheads -- 5½in. (14cm) high, signed Satsuma yaki Gyozan, (cover damaged). See Colour Plate 8 and detail of Signature.