A Japanese Satsuma period box and cover, Kogo, enamelled and richly gilt with textile patterns possibly even in the late

possibly even in the late eighteenth century

It is published by the Antique Collectors Club

The last three verses (57-59) of the hymn describe Ashi complaining to Ahura Mazda for the shame she feels for the "prostitute's" actions (cf

There is a button to the top which can be pressed releasing the catch and the case opens

A Japanese Satsuma period box and cover, Kogo, enamelled and richly gilt with textile patterns possibly even in the lateA Japanese Satsuma pottery Kogo of domed, circular form resting on a short footrim, the whole decorated in overglaze enamels, gesso and gilding with lengths of floral and diaper patterned textiles, the interior with a spray of flowering prunus and a vignette of maple leaves on a stylised stream, inscribed to the base "Ichizan" with seal. DATE c. 1880 1900 Size 6. 2 cm diameter Condition There does appear to be some wear to the gilding at several