A Japanese Satsuma tripod Koro and cover, Meiji period (1868-1912), of globular form with bracket handles, the cover with a fu dog finial, in cobalt blue with gilt highlights, the body with exquisite enamelled scenes of birds amidst flowering wisteria, the other of children and a mother in a garden; raised upon small tapering feet with marks underside. Height 19 cm. Diameter 17 cm