Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Pendant. 1.6 inch diameter. pdor709

Antique Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma pendant. The pottery is set in sterling silver vermeil with a bail at the top of the back. The hand painting is very fine depicting field of blooming irises Gold border. The characteristic Satsuma chop is stamped on the back. 1.6 inches diameter. (41mm). 0.4 inches {9mm) in thickness. A few tiny areas of missing enamel, otherwise excellent antique condition. The sterling silver bail on the back is a recent addition.

Slip a ribbon or a chain into the bail and its ready to wear.