An antique Japanese Satsuma pottery lidded trinket box. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Footed round piece, red outer surface. The lid is hand-painted with a depiction of Buddhist monks, or Arhat, with a white dragon. Garnished with gilding. Hieroglyohically marked on the bottom. Satsuma ware is a type of Japanese pottery which originated in Satsuma Province, since the 19th century it was mainly produced for Western export and therefore elaborately decorated. Collectible Oriental Asian Decor For Interior Design, Japanese Pottery, Vanity Items.