As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality and rare subject Japanese Meiji period ( 1868-1912) Satsuma plate, the central panel of this plate depicts the charming scene of a mother with her child out in the fields feeding goats, they stand beneath a finely detailed Prunus blossom tree beside a stream with Birds in flight above , the mother and child are modelled wearing traditional Japanese Kimono that have been finely highlighted in gilt, artist signed underside in a seal signature that translates to read ” Dozan”, we have never before seen a piece of Satsuma depicting Goats , a very rare subject and a great addition to your Japanese works of art collection.
Literature:
For another similar quality rare example of this artists work see : Bonhams Edingburgh , Lot 40, A Satsuma saucer dish by Dozan , Sold for £ 3,360 inc. premium
Condition report :
lovely clean used condition with minimal gilt wear .
Approximate sizes :
Diameter: 9.5/8″ 24.5 cm
Height: 1.3/8″ 3.5 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included in the price of this item