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120 | KINZAN: AN EXCEPTIONAL SATSUMA BOWL
WITH RATS GNAWING ON A FEATHER
By Kinzan, signed Kinzan
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)

With an eight-lobed everted foliate rim and finely decorated in gilt
and polychrome enamels, the well with two large rats gnawing
at a feather and with a third one in the distance, all on a densely
gilt-stippled ground fading towards the sides, the rim richly painted
with brocade patterns, the outside with scattered branches of coral
and the foot surrounded by lappets with further brocade patterns
and scrolling tendrils, the base signed Kinzan in a square reserve
on the recessed base.
The execution of the individual rats is truly exceptional, appearing
like a sumi-e ink painting.
DIAMETER 15.3 cm

Condition: Excellent condition with minor wear to the enamels, light
craquelure, and few areas of minor staining.
Provenance: British private estate.
Estimate EUR 3,000
Starting price EUR 1,500

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