"Incense Burner With Figures And Foo Dog, Signed, Satsuma, Japan, Meiji Era (1868-1912)."
Ceramic incense burner with hand-painted and gilded decoration depicting Buddhist monks, musicians, and attendants. The figures, painted with great finesse, are surrounded by various objects and flowers. The base, spout, and lid of the container are adorned with various decorative friezes. A relief of a Foo dog is depicted on the top of the lid. Satsuma, Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912). Signed on the bottom for identification. Height: 20 cm