Satsuma Round Covered Box

Description:

Satsuma Round Covered Box, Japan, late 19th century, depicting an interior scene with daimyo and courtesans on the cover, the interior of cover and box with boating scenes in round reserves bordered with patterned bands, signed "Satsuma hozan" with Shimazu family crest on recessed glazed base, dia. 3 3/8 in.
Estimate $500-700

the cover cracked and repaired, normal age wear, and gilt loss.


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