Japanese Meiji-era Satsuma covered tea cup, last quarter 19th century, the exterior profusely illustrated with numerous figures of noblemen and women, possibly a scene from The Tale of Genji, the interior completely covered with an extensive inscription, the underside with maker's gilt signature. 4.75" H.

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