This is a stunningly beautiful Japanese Porcelain lidded pot, hand decorated in Japanese Imari (Iro-e) enamels and dates to the the Meiji Period, specifically c1860-1880.

The decoration shows 3 Shogun and their banners preparing to fight.

This is one of the best examples of the type and period that you will find, in my opinion.

Signed on the base; 'Made by Hichozan Shimpo Sei (from the Arita area)' - a trademark used by 'Tashiro Monzaemon' up until around c1900.

A previous owner has cut a thin cork circular to sit on the upper rim where the lid sits in order for there to be hardly any wear.

It's around 7cm tall x 7.5cm wide & 124gm.

Amazing condition with no chips, cracks repairs - small areas without glaze here and there (as it was made). The foot rim has a little kiln grit and is slightly rough in small areas, although not damaged (also, as it was made).

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