A Very Fine Satsuma Bowl with Warrior and Fox

Meiji period (1868-1912), a very finely hand painted satsuma bowl with a warrior to the right side looking over at a fox flying through the air on the left side, fine details to the texture and design of the samurai's attire and face, represents a Japanese legend, unmarked.


2 1/2 in., 7 1/4 in. diameter

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Very good condition; kiln fire marks to underside of foot.