Description:
Satsuma Ware Censer, Japan, late 19th century, square, each side depicting floral motifs in heavy polychrome and gilt enamels, the borders and top decorated with brocade patterns, the cover an openwork chrysanthemum in silver, signed to the base in gold, "Dai nippon satsuma yaki" with the Satsuma mon, signed in black, "Meigyoku" with two unread seals, ht. 6 1/4 in.
Estimate $700-900
excellent
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