Lot 188 , A Japanese Satsuma pottery bowl, Meiji period, D. 9.8cm
A Japanese Satsuma pottery bowl, Meiji period, finely painted to the exterior with landscape and dancing figure panels, the interior with a thousand flower design, three character signature, D. 9.8cm
Estimate £300-500
Satsuma bowl has tiniest amount of wear to gilding on the rim, otherwise the gilding on the whole is in excellent condition, there is the lightest small patches of staining to some of the reserves visible otherwise in good condition with no chips cracks or restoration, some slight grubbiness to the exposed biscuit edge of the foot.
Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.
Sold for £1,600