Japanese covered Satsuma ceramic box – heron and flowers decoration – signed

Elegant covered box made of Japanese Satsuma-style ceramic, hand-decorated with a majestic heron amidst flowering vegetation. The piece features a beautiful ivory glaze with fine crackling, characteristic of ceramics from this tradition, as well as a red signature 安田造 (Yasuda) painted on the body of the box. The delicate and poetic decoration depicts a heron, a symbol of longevity and harmony in Japanese art. This box will fit perfectly in a wabi-sabi interior, Japandi style, or within a collection of antique Japanese ceramics. Characteristics: Origin: Japan. Style: Satsuma. Workshop: Yasuda (painted signature) Period: 20th century. Diameter: 20 cm. Hand-painted decoration. Original crackled glaze. Condition: Good overall condition with a lovely patina of time. Note: a small discreet chip on the edge (visible in the photos), without impact on the presentation.