JAPAN, Meiji era (1868-1912) - Lot 257

JAPAN, Meiji era (1868-1912) Satsuma earthenware set by Kinkozan including : - A pair of tea cups and saucers, the rim decorated with children in medallions of various shapes on a floral background (chrysanthemums) framed by geometric friezes, the center and interior decorated with butterflies in flight, Kinkozan mark in a black and gold cartouche on the bases. - Two coffee cups and saucers with lined floral decoration (chrysanthemums on one and peonies on the other), the center and interior decorated with butterflies in flight, Kinkozan marks in a gold-enameled seal (and stamped on one) on the bases. D. 12.5 and 7.4 cm (saucer and teacup), D. 10, 7 and H. 4.5 cm (saucer and coffee cup) LM Also included: - Three small Kutani porcelain sake cups, one small one decorated inside with a landscape in medallions on a red ground and outside with pink flowers, one decorated with a rakan on a dragon in flight, the last one with a man drinking from a waterfall, Kutani marks, Japan Meiji era (1868-1912) - An enameled porcelain bowl, China, Republic D. 3.6 to 6.3 cm A small chip on one saucer. [8]