A MARVELLOUS SATSUMA PLATE BY KINKOZAN DEPICTING DOVES WITH CHERRY BLOSSOMSSatsuma ceramicJapan, late 19th – early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The plate is decorated with dense gold floral enamels on a cobalt-blue ground with a large heart-shaped reserve depicting doves underneath cherry blossoms. The five doves are depicted all with different postures and color of plumage, next to a deep blue puddle and sakura trees with the beautiful pink and white cherry blossoms hanging over the doves. The rim gilt with a geometrical and floral pattern and the outside of plain cobalt-blue color. Signed in gold on the underside KINKOZAN zo.Shape: Plate with a circular footDimensions: Diameter 22.2 cmCondition: Mint conditionProvenance: American private collection