Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Cross Mark Gold Gilt E… - Gem。ANTIQUE HAND PAINTED SATSUMA BUTTON BUCKLE • Japanese in origin; dates to the Meiji Era (ca. 1867-1912) • Purple and white wisteria flowers, green leaves, and gold gild detailing on a cream colored Satsuma porcelain background, with delicate crackle glaze, elaborately hand-painted enamel design, and trimmed with intricate, gold gilded, fan-like shapes along the navy blue colored outer rim—all of which are characteristic to authentic, antique Satsuma • Housed in a fine silver mounting, denoted by a “FS” marking • Round, Circle, Circular, Button in shape • Approx. 1.75 inches in diameter (4.45 cm) (44.45 mm) VERY GOOD CONDITION (VGUC) FOR ITS AGE, CONSIDERING IT IS AT LEAST 113 YEARS OLD! • Minimal amount of wear to gold gilding along rim • Some tarnishing present on silver side • NO signs of chips, cracks, bends, dents, loosening, or separation **** I acquired this piece from an estate sale in the exact condition shown in the photos. I HAVE NOT CLEANED THIS PIECE to prevent disturbance to any patina, tarnish, etc. accumulated from aging, as many collectors prefer it this way. *** PLEASE INSPECT ALL PHOTOS AS THEY ARE AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE ITEM’S DESCRIPTION. Next day shipping! All items shipped with the utmost care. Smoke-free home.