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861
A PAIR OF SATSUMA “DOUGHNUT”
VASES
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Each of open, oval form set on a splayed
foot and finished with a cylindrical neck,
painted in polychrome enamels and gilt with
heart-shaped panels of landscapes, birds
and flowers, with figures engaged in various
activities, the foot and neck decorated with
scrolling vines
4 7/8in (12.2cm) high
$2,000 - 3,000

862
A RETICULATED RECTANGULAR
SATSUMA BOX AND COVER, AND A
SATUMA “CRICKET CAGE” VASE AND
861 COVER
The first by Tokozan, Meiji era (1868-
1912), late 19th century
The first, a rectangular box and cover
decorated with a shaped panel on the cover
with people engaged in daily activities, the
four sides each with a circular panel with
birds and flowers, or scenes of Mount Fuji;
the second modeled as a cricket cage
partially covered with a brocade cloth
decorated with chryanthemum vines and the
rim and cover painted with floral lozenges,
signed on the underside Tokozan and with
the Shimazu family crest
3 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 3 1/2in (8.9 x 13.3 x 8.9cm)
$2,000 - 3,000

863
A PAIR OF RETICULATED SATSUMA
862 VASES AND A RETICULATED SATSUMA
INCENSE BURNER
The first by Seizan, the second by Unzan,
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Each decorated in polychrome enamels and
gilt on a clear, crackled glaze, and carved
with openwork simulating woven bamboo,
the pair of vases decorated with three
shaped panels with landscapes, birds and
flowers, or beauties, the shoulder with bands
containing fans decorated with geometric
patterns, sigged on the underside Seizan; the
incense burner decorated with a continuous
frieze of beauties and attendants enjoying an
autumn excursion, the surrounding areas and
foot painted with flower blossoms and key
frets, signed on the underside Unzan
4 7/8in (12.2cm) high
$2,000 - 3,000

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