A Satsuma figure Meiji Period, late 19th century

of Jurjin, decorated in various coloured enamels and gilt, his kimono a makimono design, together with a stoneware Koro of a heardboy seated on an ox, playing a flute, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt

With the Avo Krikorian collection: Innovation and inspiration of Meiji period design.

The Jurjin figure: In overall good condition with minor wear to gilding and enamels. The Koro: In overall good condition with some minor wear and small losses to the gilding and enamels, the gilding partly refreshed, both hands and flute of the heardboy restored, small restorations to his garments, fine hairline crack to his basket (ca. 3cm. long) running down from the rim, connection piece with cow to underside of his seat re-stuck.
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