A Satsuma teapot


By Kawai, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryDecorated in enamels and gilt, the upper section with six overlapping differently shaped panels enclosing two snowy mountainous landscapes, another two depicting exotic birds among flowering peonies and two panels showing Japanese courtiers, above a band of chrysanthemum heads, another band of formal foliate motifs just above the foot; the handle in the form of simulated bamboo; signed on the base Kawai sei within a rectangular reserve. 13cm x 13cm (5 1/8in x 5 1/8in). (2).