Japanese Kyoto Satsuma Bowl, 1890

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Description

Elegant Kyoto Satsuma bowl, c.1890, probably from the Heian or Hododa workshop. The interior scene shows a graceful bijin and … Read more Elegant Kyoto Satsuma bowl, c.1890, probably from the Heian or Hododa workshop. The interior scene shows a graceful bijin and children beneath a flowering camellia tree in a quiet domestic garden. Painted in fine enamels and gold, the composition captures the late Meiji Kyoto aesthetic — a balance of gentle storytelling and precise linework.

The inner border features alternating gilt floral medallions and enamelled panels, while the exterior bears a frieze of iris leaves. The original mark has been removed from the base, a recognised Kyoto workshop practice from early 20th-century export resale.

Measurements
Height: 5.5 cm / 2.16″
Diameter: 12.6 cm / 4.96″
Weight: 236 g

Condition
Excellent antique condition. Light abrasion to the base where a mark was once placed; otherwise perfect, with no chips, cracks, or restorations. The wooden stand shown is not included. See less