Meiji Satsuma “Thousand Butterflies” Bowl by Hododa, Yokohama, c. 1895–1910
£1,000.00
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A jewel-like late Meiji Satsuma bowl by Hododa (signed 保土田 beneath the Shimazu crest), Yokohama. The coveted "Thousand Butterflies" design blankets both exterior and interior with miniature butterflies in delicately toned enamels and raised gilt. Inside, festive banners and momiji leaves drift across an ivory crackled ground. Gold is bright and evenly burnished—top-tier Yokohama export quality.
Measurements
Height: 5.2 cm / 2.05″
Diameter: 12.0 cm / 4.72″
Weight: ~210 g
Condition
Excellent: UV-checked, no chips, cracks or repairs. Enamels and gilding fresh and unworn.
Shipping & Packaging
Fully tracked and insured delivery.
Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage.
Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.
Meiji Satsuma “Thousand Butterflies” Bowl by Hododa, Yokohama, c. 1895–1910
£1,000.00
Measurements
Height: 5.2 cm / 2.05″
Diameter: 12.0 cm / 4.72″
Weight: ~210 g
Condition
Excellent: UV-checked, no chips, cracks or repairs. Enamels and gilding fresh and unworn.
Shipping & Packaging
Fully tracked and insured delivery.
Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage.
Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible.