Koshida Zuizan - Moon flask
Satsuma moon flask vase with bae decorated with flowers and chrysanthemums in polychrome and gold enamels. Central rounded disc with 100 different species of birds on one side, in the other cherry tree in bloom with a pair of pheasants, sparrows and nightingales, along the band a pair of shi-shi with ring. Entirely decorated with gold in pastel shades from green to reddish brown, the quality and decorative perfection of the gold applied to all the figures is excellent. Double signature under the base Koshida and Zuizan. Provenance: Japan Period: Meiji late 19th century. Dimensions: 24 x 17 x 9 cm. State of conservation: Very good