An exquisite carinate shaped miniature Satsuma bottle vase,…
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An exquisite carinate shaped miniature Satsuma bottle vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, with signature and shimazu crest, decorated with two figural reserves, one with bijin, the other with military, figures in landscape settings between brocaded and patterned borders, cartouche with crest underside, height 9 cm

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  • Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.

    In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.

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