As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most charming late Meiji (1868-1912)� Taisho period (1912-1926) , ceramic study of Mandarin ducks from the studio of the highly regarded imperial artist Miyagawa Makuzu Kozan (1842-1916) on this occasion likely to be Kozan II (1859-1940).The highly skilled artist has crafted a captivating study of a pair of Mandarin ducks with the male presiding over the female who is resting upon a rocky outcrop. The birds incredibly well painted in vibrant colours in such a lifelike detail then highly fired in the kiln, the underside stamped with the oval Kozan seal. A rare and most enchanting okimono from one of the leading Imperial studios of the period, these birds would grace any serious Japanese ceramics collection.Literature :�The oval impressed seal is referenced in the index of signatures page 237 in the Sir Nasser D Khalili Collections Ceramics I, as being used after 1910 and into the 1920''s period.Provenance :�Private USA Collection.Condition report :Fine condition throughout.Approximate Sizes :Length : 6 7/8'' 17 cmDepth :� 4 1/4''� 11 cmHeight :� 4 3/4'' 12 cmFree worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.� EP84Members of LAPADA (London and provincial antique dealers association)As members of LAPADA all our stock is guaranteed.The golden chandelier symbol displayed in a window or at a fair is the sign of membership of LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers. Since its inception in 1974, LAPADA�s membership has grown to over 600 members making it the largest association of professional art and antiques dealers in the United Kingdom. Although the majority of its membership is UK based, LAPADA also currently has 50 members in 16 other countries. Membership is only open to those who meet the Association�s requirements as to experience, quality of stock and knowledge of their ...