Description: Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Bust of Columbus
Circa 1893
The upper portion of the bust unglazed and the lower portion enameled and gilt with butterflies, set on a separately formed stepped base with paulownia panels above chrysanthemum heads, inscribed
Nihon Nishikion Tenraido. Height 13 inches. Note: This bust was apparently made for the Chicago Columbian Fair of 1893
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