Satsuma Miniature Vase with Daily Life Figures & Animals

Satsuma miniature vase, of ovoid form with a flared lip, the…
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Satsuma miniature vase, of ovoid form with a flared lip, the body decorated with a frieze of figures in daily life, above four medallions depicting fish and birds, on a floral ground accented with geometric motifs, in tones of red, blue, green and purple, accented in gilt, signature to base, height 9.5 cm

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  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • Frieze - An architectural term denoting the flat, shaped or convex horizontal surface of furniture, between the architrave and the cornice, usually found on a cabinet or bookcase, or on desks and tables where it may include drawers, the area between the top and the legs. In ceramics, the term refers to the banding, of usually a repeating pattern, on the rims of plates and vases.

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