AN UNUSUAL JAPANESE SATSUMA BOX BY KOZAN

MEIJI PERIOD, 19TH CENTURY

Of rectangular shape, the body decorated in gilt and polychrome, two sides with many figures in mountainous river landscapes, the others with large sprays of peonies, hydrangea, irises and chrysanthemum, the top with brocade patterns, stylised flowerheads and a quatrelobed aperture, the inside delicately painted with a still life of scholar's and Buddhist objects, flowers in vases and a scroll painting to the back, kakemono, one side signed Kozan, 5.3cm x 8.4cm x 12.1cm.