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SATSUMA EARTHENWARE
Various Properties
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A MISCELLANEOUS GROUP OF SATSUMA CUPS AND SAUCERS
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Comprising eight coffee cups and saucers and one miniature egg-
shaped box and cover: the four matching sets of cup and saucer:
each cup and saucer with two different figures from different Noh plays
including Hagoromo (The Feather Mantle), Ataka (The Ataka Barrier)
and, probably Nue (Monster Nue), all signed on the base Kinkozan,
each cup, 5cm x 7.5cm (2in x 3in), each saucer, 12cm (4¾in) diam.;
two other cups and saucers: one depicting a continuous autumn scene
of beautiful ladies and children in a garden, the inside well of the cup
with five assorted butterflies, its matching saucer similarly decorated,
the second cup with a profusion of chrysanthemums trailing from the
rim, the inside well with five butterflies, the matching saucer similarly
decorated, all signed on the base with an impressed seal Kinkozan
tsukuru, each cup, 4.5cm x 6.5cm (1¾in x 2½in), each saucer, 11cm
(4 5/16in) diam.; the last two cups and saucers with an identical design
of two sparrows in flight among autumnal foliage and flowers, the
matching saucer similarly decorated, all signed on the base Choshuzan,
each cup, 5cm x 7.5cm (2in x 2 15/16in), each saucer, 11.2cm (4
7/16in) diam.; the miniature box raised on three short legs, decorated
with autumnal flowers on the cover, signed on the base Kinkozan
tsukuru, 3.2cm x 4.1cm (1¼in x 1 5/8in). (18).
£800 - 1,200
JPY120,000 - 180,000
US$1,100 - 1,600

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154 A SATSUMA TEAPOT
By Kawai, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Decorated in enamels and gilt, the upper section with six overlapping
differently shaped panels enclosing two snowy mountainous
landscapes, another two depicting exotic birds among flowering
peonies and two panels showing Japanese courtiers, above a band of
chrysanthemum heads, another band of formal foliate motifs just above
the foot; the handle in the form of simulated bamboo; signed on the
base Kawai sei within a rectangular reserve.
13cm x 13cm (5 1/8in x 5 1/8in). (2).
£1,200 - 1,800
JPY180,000 - 270,000
US$1,600 - 2,400
For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
82 | BONHAMS please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.