SATSUMA MEIJI CUP. MATT BLACK.

Description:
- Earthenware Cup of acceptable quality, made in Japan, probably at the time of the Meiji Era (1868-1912), incorporating the 'Matte Black' of the classic Imperial Satsuma Style.
- The Mug has a medium thick, soundless to the touch, beige glaze, resulting in a yellowish beige appearance. The entire glaze of the Mug is crackled in very small fractions. The earthenware contains very small black particles, which could be close to the quality of stoneware.
- On the outside, the mug has a 'matt black' background, crossed by a 'gold and black' band with gold decorations, so that the dark tones dominate. It has several characteristic Japanese figures drawn on it. A woman expressing tolerance and five men expressing aggressiveness. All the figures are intertwined by a dragon with scales in white enamel relief.
- On the underside of its base, which has been left in the colour of the earthenware, is stamped the Seal of the Mark. This Seal includes a series of signs in gilding on black, which probably identify the place where it was made and the name of the maker.
- Inside, the Mug has been left in the colour of the earthenware. On the upper face of its base, i.e. the bottom of the interior, a figure with Japanese characteristics of a man expressing resignation has been drawn.
- After analysing the mug carefully, we have come to the conclusion that the technique used is mixed, using decals on some parts and hand-drawing most of the mug.
- All these characteristics give the mug a very interesting patina, with a very attractive and high quality appearance.

Conservation and Damage:
- The Mug is in very good condition, with no hairs.
- Small faults in the white enamel of the dragon, due to its manufacture.
- It shows the typical wear of its age, as well as some stains. It has small flaws.

Comments:
- We have 3 Plates and 2 Cups to match.
- Measurements and weight are approximate.
- Very interesting as a collector's item and decorative element.
- The tones of the colours in the photos are not the same as the tones of the real colours.
- The object for sale is the one that corresponds to the photos. The description is not a detailed description of the object.
- The data provided here are personal opinions not contrasted.
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