Small Kyosatsuma ceramic bowl, Japan, Meiji period, 1868-1912 The rim of the bowl is decorated with reserves depicting various animated scenes, oiran meeting, children's games, scholar's conversations, birds, etc... on a background of mountainous and flowery landscapes. At the top and bottom, friezes of geometric motifs characteristic of Japanese iconography are enameled in gold and blue on a black and brown background. The interior is decorated with a multitude of chrysanthemums in various colors covering the entire surface. Under the heel, a seal enamelled in gold on a black background Hankinzan dō 販錦山堂 H. 6 cm - D. 11 cm