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A SATSUMA SMALL BOWL A SATSUMA COMPRESSED GLOBULAR VASE
By Okamoto Ryozan, Meiji era (1868-1912), By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century late 19th/early 20th century
Decorated in enamels and gilt, the interior entirely embellished with The body of exaggerated ovoid form, with flared foot and square neck,
characteristic densely grouped minute butterflies, the exterior with the upper section decorated with four lobed panels, each depicting a
alternating flowers, butterflies and birds enclosed within swirling different scene including a peasant carrying brushwood and making
brocade panels; signed Ryozan. his way up a mountain path flanked on the left by a waterfall, sparrows
12.2cm (4¾in) diam. perched and flying among maple branches, a summer outdoor scene
of children playing go, catching goldfish and cavorting around a
£1,000 - 1,500 fountain, another New Year scene of children with kites and hanetsuki
JPY150,000 - 230,000 (battledores), all reserved on a ground of simulated cloth embellished
US$1,400 - 2,000 with millefleurs, chrysanthemums and cherry blossoms; the upper
shoulder with manji diaper, the lower section decorated all around with
stems of irises, the foot with a narrow band of repeated geometric
motifs; the base signed on a gilt seal Yabu Meizan.
11.5cm x 15cm (4½in x 5 7/8in).

£7,000 - 9,000
JPY1,100,000 - 1,400,000
US$9,500 - 12,000

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