An antique Japanese Satsuma pottery powder or trinket box. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Hand-painted round box with pronounced base. The sides are decorated with dragons. The lid depicts a Buddhist monks, or Arhat, with a white dragon. Two monks are painted on the inner side of the box. Gilt accents. There is a hieroglyphical signature on the bottom, Dai Nippon Satsuma Hododa with Shimazu family crest. Satsuma ware is a type of Japanese pottery which originated in Satsuma Province, since the 19th century it was mainly produced for Western export and therefore elaborately decorated. Shimazu clan was the main producer of Satsuma ware. Collectible Oriental Asian Decor For Interior Design, Japanese Pottery.

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