Antique Meiji period Japanese Satsuma Pendant. 1.75x0.4". Pdor712

Antique Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese Satsuma pendant in the shape of an elongated quatrefoil. The pottery is set in sterling silver vermeil with a bail at the top of the back.  The hand painting is very fine depicting cottages, trees and a temple along a river.  Dark blue border with gold ornamentation. The characteristic Satsuma chop is stamped on the back. 1.75 inches  (44mm). 1.4 inches (35mm) wide.  In 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.