Large Japanese Meiji Satsuma Shell Bowl – Earthenware, Gilt & Enamel – Japonism – Asian Art

Large and rare Japanese Satsuma earthenware bowl from the Meiji period (1868–1912), beautifully modelled in the form of a seashell.

The interior is richly decorated with a finely hand-painted high-relief Japanese court scene, enhanced with gilt and colourful enamels. It depicts two men and a woman dressed in traditional kimonos. The decoration is set against the characteristic crackled ivory glaze typical of export-quality Satsuma ware.

The exterior is sculpted with shells, snails, cockles and other marine elements in relief, creating an impressive three-dimensional effect while forming the support for the bowl. The highly original trompe-l'œil design makes this an exceptional collector's object and a true cabinet of curiosities piece.

Condition: a very small chip is present underneath the bowl, on the edge of one of the sculpted snails. It is unobtrusive and does not affect the display or overall appearance.

Large size: 32 × 23.5 cm.

Shipping to France by registered Colissimo with insurance and professional packaging: €25.

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