A SATSUMA SMALL FOLIATE-RIMMED BOWL

gathered kaizan samurai discussion audience bordered bowl meiji seal foliate-rimmed 1868-1912 late 19th/early 20th century decorated enamels gilt exterior continuous bands upper section enclosing disparate figures engaged different activities including women examining rolls textiles porters taking rest mothers playing children lower band rich assortment auspicious symbols ceremony implements interior reading lectern vertical formations closely clustered chrysanthemum blossoms signed base small satsuma 5.1cm 11cm 5/16in