Lot #87: Large Chinese Satsuma-Style Moriage Covered Serving Bowl/Tureen

Large and highly ornate Chinese Satsuma-style porcelain covered serving bowl/tureen, featuring elaborate polychrome decoration, extensive gilt detailing and raised moriage enamel decoration. The substantial round vessel features two gilt handles, a domed floral lid with large gilt finial, and an elaborately decorated body incorporating a detailed figural scene, floral motifs and extensive raised dot decoration. The interior is finished in a pale cream/celadon glaze, with a contrasting red underside to the vessel. No maker’s mark is visible on the underside. The piece is presented as Chinese Satsuma-style decorative porcelain, rather than genuine Japanese Satsuma ware. Approx. dimensions: 12½” wide x approximately 7½” high. Condition: Vintage condition with considerable wear consistent with age and use. There is wear and loss to portions of the gilt and enamel decoration, particularly around the rims and raised decoration. Surface imperfections, discoloration and areas of rubbing are present. Please examine photographs carefully for condition details. Pickup category timeslot {A}