PAIR OF CHINESE ASHTRAYS. 20TH CENTURY

Description:
- Pair of Chinese ceramic ashtrays, Satsuma style.
- They are square, hand-painted in black and gold, and finally enamelled.
- They have a very pretty floral decoration, and the back is stamped 'Made in China'.
- Made between the late 19th and early 20th century, they are clearly influenced by the Japanese Satsuma style, although their origin is Chinese.
- It has small colour flaws, although the gilding is quite well preserved.
- It has a simple and very elegant design.
- Apart from the stamp on the back, no distinctive mark or contrast has been found that could provide information on where it was made, the maker's details, or any other information.

Conservation and Damage:
- The ashtrays are in a perfect state of preservation.
- It retains a spectacular period patina.
- It has minor knocks and scratches due to age.
- One of the turquoises has a small break.
- The object shows the wear and tear of it’s age.

Comments:
- Both measurements and weight are approximate.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object is the one that corresponds to the photos.
- The description is not a detailed exposition of the object.
- The information given here are personal, unverified opinions.