Satsuma jar, with lid

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Satsuma lidded jar, 19th century
Japan
Earthenware pottery

Donated by James Robb, 1943
Museum number 1943-504-22

This type of ware is called brocaded satsuma and is characterised by its cream coloured earthenware with craquelure glaze, three colour decoration and profuse gilding.