A FINE SATSUMA TRAY BY SENZANSatsuma ceramicJapan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The tray with gilt border above an arrangement of red and green maple leaves with small bird in-between them. The center with a serene depiction of a daily-life scene of people walking through a pass to a temple, beautiful pink cherry blossoms hanging over them, the details gilt and giving the surface a shimmering effect. The underside with the signature in a gilt square reserve reading SENZAN.Shape: Rectangular tray with lobed edgesDimensions: 18.5 x 11.5 cmCondition: Excellent conditionProvenance: American private collection