Lot 269
SATSUMA 'DOLL'S FESTIVAL' PLATE
IKKO FOR THE KINKOZAN WORKSHOP, MEIJI PERIOD, CIRCA 1900
Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 16 May 2023 from 10:00 BST
Description
明治 '一香畫' '錦光山造'款 薩摩燒女兒節圖盤
finely painted with beauties unboxing and displaying dolls for the Hinamatsuri, the rim with a border decorated with gilt blossoms reserved on a black ground, signed in red enamel Ikko ga (painted by Ikko), the underside with impressed and gilded seals Kinkozan zo (made by Kinkozan)
Dimensions
25cm diameter
Provenance
Provenance: Private Scottish collection, Edinburgh. An extensive collection of Japanese ceramics, mostly Satsuma wares, Chinese ceramics and works of art, including works on paper and textiles from the same provenance, was sold in these salerooms on 4 November 2022, lot 16, 18, 227, 239, 262, 282-283, subsequently on 15 March 2023, lot 215-240.
Footnote
Note: Comparable Satsuma dishes signed 'Ikko' made for the Kinkozan workshop, offered at Bonhams New York, 22 July 2020, lot 1047 and 1048.