The vase is a six sided panel vase standing 8" tall with an image of 8 Rakan & 3 little girls flanking Kannon.
Rakan are legendary disciples of the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. Following his example, they attained enlightenment through their own efforts and they remain in the world to preserve the teachings of Buddha until the coming of the future Buddha, Maitreya. Kannon is the Japanese name for the Buddhist bodhisattva Kwan Yin, aka Guanyin, the Buddhist bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokiteshvara
The other side of the vase is a scene of 5 geisha and 3 hangyoku maiko (little girls bonded to the geisha house, in training to become geisha).
The vase is marked with the signature seal of Hotoda 保土田
Hotoada was a well-known painter of Satsuma wares during the Meiji Period (1868-1912).
The Hotoda mark is usually associated with some of the best quality wares to bear a Satsuma mark during the Meiji period.
For Sale: $3500 usd/ obo + shipping & insurance.
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