Kutani made unknown maker

Meiji period, 19th century

1868-1912 

Bowl

A large kutani earthenware bowl with red band rim and gilded decoration. A kneeling samurai in the center under a pine tree next to a tent. At the bottom of the tent is a paulownia tree flower, this is the flower used for the Toyotomi clan who originally were the rulers of japan before the Edo period. The flower is most likely signifying that the samurai is fighting for Toyotomi Hideyoshi March 17, 1537 – September 18, 1598, from the old feudal times of Japan. Later the family mon “family crest” became the symbol for the Japanese government.     

Signed Kutani made unknown maker

360mm x 360mm