A SATSUMA BOWL WITH A NOH ACTOR
A SATSUMA BOWL WITH A NOH ACTOR
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century
A footed bowl with an outward flaring rim. The inside of the bowl completely covered in hundreds of small gilt enamel dots, the center with a Noh actor wearing the mask of okina, an eboshi and holding a golden fan up high. This scene is from the famous Noh play Okina, in which three characters perform ritual dances with a fan and a bell tree. The rim of the bowl is decorated with geometrical motifs, as well as the outside of the bowl, which is further ornately decorated with scrolling vines.
HEIGHT 5.5 cm, DIAMETER 15 cm
Condition: Good condition, some rubbing to the enamel.
Provenance: American private collection - old collection number 'AC227' on the base.
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A SATSUMA BOWL WITH A NOH ACTOR
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century
A footed bowl with an outward flaring rim. The inside of the bowl completely covered in hundreds of small gilt enamel dots, the center with a Noh actor wearing the mask of okina, an eboshi and holding a golden fan up high. This scene is from the famous Noh play Okina, in which three characters perform ritual dances with a fan and a bell tree. The rim of the bowl is decorated with geometrical motifs, as well as the outside of the bowl, which is further ornately decorated with scrolling vines.
HEIGHT 5.5 cm, DIAMETER 15 cm
Condition: Good condition, some rubbing to the enamel.
Provenance: American private collection - old collection number 'AC227' on the base.
