Caption

Small box with a lid, Kinkôzan, Sôbei VII 1867–1927 author, Kinkôzan workshop/co-creator; ; Japanese art; Japanese; Meiji 1868–1912; wisteria; ceramics; butterflies; boxes; satsuma. The lid with a gold knob in the shape of a flower. The vessel with two slightly convex handles, on three wide feet. Signed, late 19th century Meiji period. Japan; Kyoto, Awata. Vessel, container; height 6.8 cm; diameter 10.2 cm., A small lidded ceramic vessel with a rounded white body and a matching domed lid, both decorated with delicate painted floral motifs in muted purples, greens, and pale blues, and detailed gold-painted borders and accents; the lid has a textured gold knob, and the vessel's body features a prominent gold ornamental handle on the front and several small gold decorative trims, all resting on short feet and reflected on a smooth gray surface, with the background a uniform gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A25_031

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57.1Mb (1.1Mb) / 16.2in x 13.7in / 4865 x 4102 (300dpi)

Keywords

Small box lid Kinkôzan Sôbei VII 1867–1927 author Kinkôzan workshop co-creator Japanese art Japanese Meiji 1868–1912 wisteria ceramics butterflies boxes satsuma gold knob shape flower vessel two slightly convex handles three wide feet Signed late 19th century Meiji period Japan Kyoto Awata Vessel container height 6.8 cm diameter 10.2 cm small lidded ceramic vessel rounded white body matching domed decorated delicate painted floral motifs muted purples greens pale blues detailed gold-painted borders accents textured gold knob vessel's body features prominent gold ornamental handle front several small gold decorative trims resting short feet reflected smooth gray surface background uniform gray.