Lot 272

PAIR OF SATSUMA PAGODA-FORM LANTERNS
MEIJI PERIOD





Fine Asian & Islamic Works of Art
Auction: 16 May 2023 from 10:00 BST
£756
Description
明治 煇山款 薩摩燒塔形燈籠(一對)
each supported on a stepped hexagonal plinth, raised to a column between two domes, six rectangular panels underneath a domed roof, enamelled and gilt on a crackled cream ground with panels and roundels containing several mythical animals, including karashishi, dragons and ho-o, the base with two dragons, signed Kizan, on a bespoke wooden stand
Dimensions
21.8cm high each
Provenance
Provenance: Private Scottish collection
Footnote
Note: Compare to a highly similar Satsuma lantern in size, form and decoration, signed Kizan, sold at Christie's London, 12 May 2010, lot 327




