Antique Japanese Satsuma Charger, Gathering of Rakan, 12.5" A striking hand-painted Satsuma earthenware charger from Japan, featuring a densely detailed procession of Rakan (Buddhist sages) with gilt halos, accompanied by a coiling dragon amid clouds, pagodas, and a seated deity group. Rendered in fine polychrome enamels with extensive raised gold (moriage) work over a crackle-glazed ivory ground, with a scalloped rim. The reverse bears a Satsuma ware mark reading "Made at Fuji-san, Japan." - Diameter: 12.5" - Origin: Japan, Satsuma ware - Material: Hand-painted earthenware with gilt enamel decoration - Motif: Rakan procession with dragon, a classic Satsuma theme - Condition: Antique condition with expected fine crazing to the glaze; please see photos for detail
An exceptionally detailed decorative piece for collectors of Japanese Satsuma ware or anyone drawn to intricate, storytelling ceramic art.
