As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this rare Meiji Period (1868-1912) porcelain panel, unusually painted by a Satsuma artist working at the Rotakudo studio in Tokyo. The large scale porcelain panel has been painstakingly painted in exquisite detail to portray a bustling waterside landscape scene of adults and children in various pursuits during what is likely a festival or holiday. One charming scene sees a bijin being assisted across some stepping stones with the aid of her parasol, another sees a young lad clutching a bamboo fishing rod proudly showing off his latest catch, meanwhile various pursuits are taking place in the numerous pavillions and pagodas that rise up against a mountainous backdrop. This fascinating panel is studio signed and bears the artists inscription in ink to the rear .
Literature :
The signature seal reads “Tokyo Kyobshi, Rotakudo zo” [Made by Rotakudo Studio, of the Kyobash district, Tokyo]
An ink inscription by the painter of this Satsuma tray:
東京都、京橋区、新青街、薩摩陶器画付所、老卓堂、落合造
“Tokyo to, Kyobashi-ku, Shinsei-machi, Satsuma Toki Etsuke-sho, Rotakudo, Ochiai zo”
[Made by Ochiai, at the Rotakudo Studio of the Satsuma ware painting studio, Shinsei-machi (Shinjya-cho), Kyobashi district, Tokyo]
Provenance :
Private USA Collection.
Condition report :
Fine condition throughout.
Approximate Sizes :
Length : 18 1/4″ 46 cm
Height : 12″ 30.5 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item. EP86