A Japanese Satsuma Covered Urn. Impressive urn with male foo lion finial atop the cover which surmounts the vase with ruffled fabric-like rim which continues down to the shoulder, with several vignettes about the side with figures in various pursuits. Decorated overall in traditional colors with a liberal use of gold; the vase rests on a round separate stand. Unmarked. The foo dog has some losses/damage, some wear to the painted decoration, minor flaking to paint, firing cracks/demerits noted to the cover and stand. 12" diameter, 26" high overall. ESTIMATE $800-1,200