A Satsuma Koro by Hyokoseki, Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, of ovoid form decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt on a clear crackled glaze with an overall design of circular cartouche panels of flowers, Kanji characters with a further band of scrolling grasses around the base, the underside with the Shimazu family crest and signed Dai Nippon Satsuma Yaki Hyokoseki ga, 20.5 cm high