A RARE SATSUMA 'MILLEFLEUR' BOWL BY KOZAN
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A RARE SATSUMA ‘MILLEFLEUR’ BOWL BY KOZAN
Satsuma ceramic
Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The outside of the bowl decorated with many flowers amongst grasses with gilt details, the gilt rim with a geometrical pattern. The inside is decorated elaborately with the very popular ‘millefleur’ dEcor – meaning ‘thousands of flowers’ – in the form of many petals in red, blue and gold. The underside with the signature in a gold square reserve reading dai Nihon Kozan zo (great Japan made by Kozan) above the Shimazu clan mon.
Shape: Footed tea bowl
Dimensions: Height 5.5 cm, Diameter 12.2 cm
Condition: Very good condition, very minor wear to enamels
Provenance: American private collection
Auction result comparison: A comparable model, unsigned, was sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese and Korean Art, New York, 12 September 2018, lot 1233
Satsuma ceramic
Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The outside of the bowl decorated with many flowers amongst grasses with gilt details, the gilt rim with a geometrical pattern. The inside is decorated elaborately with the very popular ‘millefleur’ dEcor – meaning ‘thousands of flowers’ – in the form of many petals in red, blue and gold. The underside with the signature in a gold square reserve reading dai Nihon Kozan zo (great Japan made by Kozan) above the Shimazu clan mon.
Shape: Footed tea bowl
Dimensions: Height 5.5 cm, Diameter 12.2 cm
Condition: Very good condition, very minor wear to enamels
Provenance: American private collection
Auction result comparison: A comparable model, unsigned, was sold at Bonhams, Fine Japanese and Korean Art, New York, 12 September 2018, lot 1233
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A RARE SATSUMA 'MILLEFLEUR' BOWL BY KOZAN
Estimate €400 - €800
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