Satsuma Scalloped Earthenware Oval Dish, Japan Circa 1890

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An elegant Satsuma earthenware oval dish from Japan, featuring the delicate scalloped rim and ivory-toned ground that defined the country's … Read more An elegant Satsuma earthenware oval dish from Japan, featuring the delicate scalloped rim and ivory-toned ground that defined the country's celebrated export ceramics. The surface is adorned with the intricate overglaze enamels and fine gold detailing that made these pieces a sensation at the great world expositions of the 19th century.
Circa 1890, this original period piece was crafted during the height of the Meiji era, a time when Japanese artisans reached new peaks of technical refinement for an admiring global audience.
Cream-colored earthenware with a characteristic finely crackled glaze, finished with hand-painted polychrome enamels and gilt. Rooted in the Kyosatsuma tradition, this dish embodies the sophisticated blend of ancient Japanese craftsmanship and the decorative elegance that captivated the Western world. See less