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according to the Treaty of Tordesillas

Approx 61 cms (24") circumference

Antique Japanese Satsuma charger decorated with an Owl perched amongst Cherry Blossoms Type_Doultonville though while I fish IAn exceptional Antique Japanese Satsuma charger decorated with a Long Eared Owl amongst Cherry Blossoms and Gilt Decor late Meiji era c. 1890 The quality of the decoration and attention to detail in the painting of the Owl is excellent as is the floral decoration and the piece in it's entirity. The owl depicted is the Long Eared Owl [Asio otus], a medium sized, secretive owl found throughout Japan. In traditional Japanese culture the owl will look