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A BARBED SATSUMA BOWL AND A SATSUMA
INCENSE BURNER
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Each decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt, the
bowl decorated rectangular and cardioid-shaped panels
of beauties and attendants enjoying outings in various
locations, the surrounding areas decorated with scrolling
floral vines on a green stippled ground, signed in a
floret-shaped reserve Taniguchi sei; the globular incense
burner densely painted with blossoming plum branches,
the tripod feet and neck finished with chrysanthemum
scroll, the domed cover pieced with floret shaped
openings and painted on the rim with key frets, signed
in gilt Nanbu Fujisan
5 1/8in (13cm) diameter, the largest
$1,200 - 1,800
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A PAIR OF SATSUMA VASES
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Of baluster form fitted with a silvered cover pierced
with chrysanthemum petals and finished with a floral
finial and decorated in colored enamels and gilt, one
jar painted with quail and millet, and bamboo and
chrysanthemums within lobed reserves, the surrounding
area with a stylized iris pattern, the shoulder and foot
painted with interlocking floral lozenges and cherry-
blossom reserves, the other jar with a continuous design
of floral scroll, the shoulder and foot painted with floral
lozenges and lappets, and fan-shaped floral reserves
9 3/4in (24.7cm) high
$2,500 - 3,500
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A SATSUMA VASE AND INCENSE BURNER
Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century
Each painted in polychrome enamels and gilt, the
faceted vase decorated with two panels of people
enjoying a Spring outing, and beauties in an interior,
the cobalt ground painted with blossoms, signed in
gilt Satsuma Hododa and with the Shimazu family
mark; the incense burner decorated with beauties and
children, warriors and elegantly dressed gentlemen,
below a cloud band with the Shimazu family mark, the
cover pierced with floral sprays and painted with the
Shimazu family mark on a ground of tightly coiled vines,
the feet decorated with floral scroll, signed in gilt Nanbu
sei
10 1/8in (25.7cm) high, the larger
$1,500 - 2,500
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