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A SATSUMA OVOID VASE A TALL SATSUMA RECTANGULAR VASE
By Seikozan, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century By Okamoto Ryozan, Meiji era (1868-1912),
Finely decorated in enamels and gilt, the body covered with an late 19th/early 20th century
overall design of densely clustered overlapping millefleurs of assorted Decorated in enamels and gilt, each face finely painted with a different
size consisting of chrysanthemum blossoms, peonies and morning scene, one showing numerous sightseers gathered by a teahouse
glory, the neck and foot with a narrow band of geometric motifs; and enjoying hanami (cherry-blossom-viewing), another of courtesans
signed on the base with seal Seikozan zo. accompanied by attendants picnicking on the banks of a river beneath
25cm (9 7/8in) high. the dim light of the full moon, the third depicting a bustling outdoor
spring scene with a group of townspeople, peasants, elegantly
£2,000 - 3,000 dressed women and children passing each other on the hilly slopes
JPY300,000 - 440,000 beside a lake, snow-decked Mount Fuji rising in the distance, the
US$2,600 - 4,000 fourth panel depicting a pair of exotic, long-tailed birds perched on a
gnarled branch of cherry blossom, the shoulder with tightly clustered
overlapping square brocade;
signed on the base with seal Kyoto Ryozan.
31cm (12 1/16in) high.

£2,500 - 3,000
JPY370,000 - 440,000
US$3,300 - 4,000

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please refer to paragraphs 7 & 8 of the Notice to Bidders at the back of the catalogue.