As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this rare Meiji Period (1868-1912) porcelain panel, unusually painted by a Satsuma artist working at the Rotakudo studio in Tokyo. The large scale porcelain panel has been painstakingly painted in exquisite detail to portray a bustling waterside landscape scene of adults and children in various pursuits during what is likely a festival or holiday. One charming scene sees a bijin being assisted across some stepping stones with the aid of her parasol, another sees a young lad clutching a bamboo fishing rod proudly showing off his latest catch, meanwhile various pursuits are taking place in the numerous pavillions and pagodas that rise up against a mountainous backdrop. This fascinating panel is studio signed and bears the artists inscription in ink to the rear .Literature :The signature seal reads ''Tokyo Kyobshi, Rotakudo zo'' [Made by Rotakudo Studio, of the Kyobash district, Tokyo]An ink inscription ...