SHOKOKU and HODODA A Satsuma-Ware Reticulated Handled Koro (Incense Burner) and Cover and Four...

SHOKOKU and HODODA A Satsuma-Ware Reticulated Handled Koro (Incense Burner) and Cover and Four Satsuma-Ware Vessels Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century The koro decorated in enamels and gilt, the body with three overlapping fan panels enclosing seasonal flowers on a formal chrysanthemum interwoven among karakusa ('Chinese grasses') ground, revealing within an interior bowl decorated similarly with chrysanthemum sprays, the cover pierced in the form of a large chrysanthemum blossom with a gilt chrysanthemum-decorated round knop, signed on the base Shokoku ga; with a separate carved wood stand, 24.5cm (9¼in) high; and four vessels comprising a pair of trumpet vases, each decorated with the same design of a full repertoire of rakan (Buddhist disciples) around the body, the wide mouth with four tennin (Buddhist angels), each signed Dai Nihon Satsuma-yaki Hododa beneath the Satsuma crest, each 13.2cm (5 3/16in) high; the third a four-legged square box and cover decorated with women and children at leisure outdoors, signed Satsuma Hododa, 6.1cm x 8.1cm (2 3/8in x 3 3/16in); the fourth a three-legged circular box and cover similarly decorated, signed Satsuma, 5.1cm x 9.1cm (2in x 3 9/16in). (9). Footnotes: Provenance: Sam Kirkpatrick (1875-1955), thence by descent. Born in County Antrim, Sam Kirkpatrick (1875-1955) trained as an engineer and worked in Argentina and Singapore, where he assisted in a senior role in important construction projects including the Anderson Bridge (opened in 1910). Following this, he stayed in Jakarta and Medan managing a prosperous rubber estate. Kirkpatrick returned to the UK around 1920, settling in a large home in Eastbourne. It was there that he collected various artefacts, most of which were displayed in the grand 'lounge hall', perhaps trying to recreate the culture he had enjoyed in his Asian homes. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing