Offered by Mastromauro Japanese Art
Satsuma ceramic bowl adorned with relief glazes and gold details depicting a motif of Manchurian Cranes in flight, symbols of longevity and happiness in Japanese culture.
Inside, the bowl features a dense motif of a thousand butterflies, often associated with symbols of transformation and rebirth.
The bowl is signed c under the base within a rectangular reserve.
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji end of 19th century.
Dimensions: 8.5 x 16 cm.
State of conservation: Very good