Plate, ornamental dish - Satsuma - Ceramic - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)

Round dish with a stand, in Satsuma glazed stoneware. Japan, late 19th century/early 20th century. Signature on the back. A superb painted enamelled design with two animated scenes, one of an outdoor scene and the other of an indoor scene, surrounded by fan-shaped medallions with landscapes and wisteria on a background of chrysanthemum flowers and peonies. A golden Greek geometrical frieze on a brown background on the edge. Remarkable painting craftsmanship. The back is in crackled cream enamel. 24. 8 cm in diameter, 13. 6 cm at the heel, 4 cm high. It weighs a bit over 1 kg In good condition, the colours and gilding are nice and fresh. Very small trompe l'oeil restoration on the edge of the frieze, almost invisible. See the many pictures, they are part of the description. Careful and very secure shipping.