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OKAMOTO RYOZAN YOZAN
A Pair of Satsuma Four-Sided Rectangular Vases A Satsuma Teabowl
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Each set on four bracket feet and decorated in polychrome enamels Decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt, the interior well with a circle
and gilt with four vertical panels enclosing outdoor scenes depicting enclosing the fisherman Urashima Taro who has fallen asleep on his boat
family groups enjoying seasonal outings, birds and flowers or carp and adrift on calm waters, the vapors of his dream above featuring the Dragon
mountainous landscapes, the edges bordered by different foliate motifs, King, Princess Otohime accompanied by their retinue, surrounded by
each vase signed on the underside Ryozan kore o tsukuru. spiralling bands of alternating flowers and crane roundels, the exterior
Each vase: 12.5cm (4 13/16in) high. (2). with a band of overlapping clam-shaped and swirling brocade panels
enclosing different scenes including drunken shojo, mandarin ducks,
£1,000 - 1,500 a landscape and figures reserved on a ground of assorted seashells;
JPY190,000 - 290,000 signed on the base with a seal Yozan. 5.2cm x 12.1cm (2in x 4¾in).
US$1,300 - 2,000
£1,200 - 1,800
207 JPY230,000 - 350,000
CHOZAN OF KYOTO US$1,600 - 2,400
A Satsuma Octagonal Vessel and Cover
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century 209
Decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt, with large and small A SATSUMA LARGE BALUSTER VASE
rectangular panels enclosing different outdoor scenes including WITH SCENES OF BATTLING SKELETONS
landscapes, a fishing village, a peacock perched on a flowering cherry Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1880s-1890s
tree, and families at leisure, all reserved on a shippo-tsunagi (linked cash) Boldly decorated in enamels and gilt, the body with a continuous
ground, the shoulder decorated with two ho-o birds in flight, the circular fantastical scene depicting two opposing armies of skeletons, each
cover with millefleurs and surmounted by a tear-drop finial; wielding swords and other weapons, carrying flags, lanterns or other
signed Dainippon Kyoto Chozan. 12.8cm (5in) high. (2). paraphernalia, one riding a skeletal horse, the neck and shoulder
with a simulated swirling wide brocade band embellished with large
£1,000 - 1,500 chrysanthemum heads and hollyhock leaves elaborately
JPY190,000 - 290,000 tied with a tasselled rope; unsigned. 63.5cm (25in) high.
US$1,300 - 2,000
£4,000 - 6,000
JPY780,000 - 1,200,000
US$5,200 - 7,900

For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue. SAMURAI · SNOW · SPECTACLE | 119