Antique Japanese Late 19th Century Meiji Period Satsuma Koro Signed 31cm High

Antique Japanese Late 19th Century Meiji Period Satsuma Koro Signed 31cm High. A late 19th century Japanese Satsuma Koro decorated with samurai warriors and florals.

Two side handles with mythical flying beasts possibly Tengu and the top finished with a Shishi lion. Height is approximately 31cm by 16cm wide.

Please see all images for condition one foot has an old repair and on one side the Tengu has a tiny piece missing from its tail. The Shishi lion has also lost the tip from its tail. Signed to the inside of the lid.

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