KINZANDOA Satsuma Lobed BowlMeiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryFinely decorated in enamels and gilt, the interior central panel possibly depicting the two filial brothers Hakui and Shukusei (Chinese: Boyi and Shuqi) paying homage to the last king of the Shang dynasty as the king's favourite Dakki (Daji), a disguised fox spirit, watches with a young male attendant, bordered by overlapping lappets decorated with intricate geometric patterns, encircled by variously coloured tiny butterflies, the lobed rim embellished with alternating geometric patterns, the exterior decorated with various objects includingkoban (oval gold coins), branches of red coral, afuroshiki-wrapped parcel, agunbai uchiwa (war fan), and a tasselled helmet finial; signedKinzando sei.15.1cm (5 15/16in) diam.