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Subject:Satsuma ware cricket cage with metal lid
Posted By: Ann Sun, May 21, 2017 IP: 203.18.63.70

Could the forum please help with interpreting the inscription on this object?
I can discern
Dai Nippon
Satsuma no kuni followed by perhaps 'Nishikidani'?
Many thanks!





Subject:Re: Satsuma ware cricket cage with metal lid
Posted By: mikeoz Mon, May 22, 2017

I think this is more likely a koro (incense burner) in the shape of a cricket cage, perhaps carried in something like a furoshiki.

I particularly like the border around the silver top with the Satsuma mon repeated.

Subject:Re: Satsuma ware cricket cage with metal lid
Posted By: Ann Sun, May 28, 2017

Thanks Mike! I am also interested in deciphering the mark. esp what is the character in the square at the bottom?


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