Kutani dish with lid

[antiquesandartstore]

• Hello,
  This note was inside, can someone confirm that this was made for Lord of Satsuma? Also, can you please see if there is a coat of arms/ emblem of Shimazu Family in the pattern? Decorating is very high quality, any information would be appreciated, 6 1/2” x 4 1/2”. Thank you!

[lacemaker3]

The Shimazu mon (crest) is:

I searched for the mark on google images/google lens. This is your picture, cleaned up a bit.

The mark is 九谷 , which means Kutani.

and found these:

https://orientalantiques.co.uk/uncategorized/japanese-porcelain-marks/

Kutani 九谷 – generic mark on Kutani-yaki porcelain and ceramics

https://www.ebay.com/itm/394936174548

Antique Japanese, Kutani Tsukuru, Meiji Period Hand Painted Bottle Vase, 7"

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/386969315244

Sake Cup Guinomi Old Choko Kutani Ware Different Patterns 2 Customers Colored Pi

I'm afraid that you would need more documentation that just a handwritten note to prove the provenance that this belonged to the head of the Shimazu family at some point.

[sonomabarn67]

There are also honorific marks to take into account.

[maeday76]

I agree @lacemaker3 .

If the piece was made for someone (or a family) of great importance, you'd expect that prestigious origin to be reflected in the/a mark.

Regardless of the provenance, it's very nicely done.