Antique 19th century Meiji Japanese Satsuma Earthenware Large Planter Fish Bowl

 
Spectacular authentic antique 19th century Meiji Period circa 1885 A.D. Japanese satsuma earthenware large planter-fish bowl.
The exterior is finely hand painted in raised enamels and gilded with 
two opposing large lobed panels depicting samurais, dressed in 
elaborated brocade kimonos, highlighted with gold and flanked by two 
vertical panels adorned with intricate geometric designs, and finished 
in raised enamel and gold. Enclosed at the top and the bottom are raised
borders adorned with intricate geometric designs, finished in raised 
enamel and gold.
Please note that this is an authentic antique Japanese satsuma Fish Bowl
and not a contemporary Chinese reproduction of satsuma as are the many 
on the market.
 
CONDITION: In good condition considering its age to be over 100 years, 
showing its age and usage; no cracks, restorations, or repairs. The 
small imperfections on the inner gold ring of the rim of the bowl look 
on the images as chips as an imperfection in gold paint. Please notice 
that the pictures in the listing are a part of the description of the 
condition of the object.
 
DIMENSIONS

 
Width: 34 cm (13.39 inches)
Height: 22 cm (8.66 inches)
Weight: 5kg (11 pounds)

 
REFERENCES: Treasury of Satsuma by Sandra Andacht. (1981-10-06) Page.63. No. 3