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FOUR CERAMIC VESSELS
Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, early 20th
century
The first a Satsuma style baluster vase, decorated in
enamels and gilt with two large panels, one depicting
two sparrows perched on a flowering peony branch, the
other with two shijukara (Japanese tits) among stalks
of chrysanthemums, signed on the base in underglaze
blue Kanzan Seisei, 17cm (6 11/16in) high; the second
vase painted in underglaze green with two stalks of
bamboo and two bamboo shoots, signed on the base in
underglaze blue Kato Kanzan, 18.5cm (7¼in) high; the
third, a small blue-and-white vase painted with a solitary
egret perched on a willow tree, signed on the base in
underglaze blue Kanzan, 12.5cm (4 7/5in) high; the last
a spherical box and cover supported on three short feet
painted with trailing morning glories, with three short feet,
signed on the base in underglaze blue Mino, Nishiura
within a seal, 11.5cm x 11.5 cm
(4 9/16in x 4 9/16in). (5).
£1,000 - 1,500
JPY150,000 - 230,000
US$1,400 - 2,100

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A SMALL BALUSTER PORCELAIN VASE
By Makuzu Kozan, Meiji era (1868-1912), early 20th
century
Painted in underglaze blue with chrysanthemum blossoms
extending from the neck, trailing down onto the yellow
ground body, signed on the base in underglaze blue
Makuzugama Kozan sei, with a tomobako wooden storage
box, inscribed outside on the cover Kabin (Flower vase),
inside the cover Oyu seika, kiku no e, Makuzu Kozan saku
(Blue chrysanthemums with yellow glaze made by Makuzu
Kozan) with a seal Makuzu Kozan; with a separate wood
stand.
16cm (6¼in) high. (3).

£1,000 - 1,500
JPY150,000 - 230,000
US$1,400 - 2,100

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