Lot 18: Large Japanese Satsuma Gosu Blue 18" Charger

Very large Edo or Meiji Satsuma Gosu Blue bowl or charger, the center enameled with decoration of an advancing rooster and coy hen in a landscape setting; blue enamel interior and exterior sides decorated with varying gilt circular floral medallions, with gilded scalloped rim. 9 character raised gilded mark to underside. 4" H x 18 1/2" dia. Circa 1850-1900. CONDITION: 2" line of staining, firing flaw or possible hairline to lower left center, does not go through. A few minor spots of wear to gilding on rim. Overall very good condition.