A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases depicting a large grouping of flowers around the fluted and lobed necks, and on the bottom half are butterflies in flight. The two scenes are divided by a gold lines that zigzags horizontally around it.
Signed Shizan
Late 19th century
Meiji Period
Height without stands 4.75"
Height with stands 5.75"
Japanese Satsuma vase depicting a Maple tree with it various coloured leaves. A bird flies from one branch to another.
Late 19th century
Signed Yabu Meizan
Meiji Period
Height 6"
Pair of Japanese Satsuma Miniature vases, one depicting men making samurai clothing and the other of men making weapons. Both necks covered with flowers. Signed Yabu Meizan. Late 19th century. Meiji Period. Height 3.5"
Japanese Satsuma globular vase with a continuous gold ground scene depicting one of the Imperial family preparing to go for a ride with all his courtiers. Unfortunately, a family with an ox drawn wagon is in his path and the courtiers desperately try to move them away before he comes. Signed Kinkozan, 19th century. Height 7.5"