A Japanese Satsuma bowl, Meiji period (1868-1912), of circular conical form, the interior painted and gilt with young women practising their elegant pursuits in front of a tokonoma, within a radiating border of iris, wisteria, chrysanthemum and other flowers, the exterior with a continuous scene of bijin and children amongst blossoming branches, iron red signature of Fujisan to base, 15.5 cm diameter