As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale Meiji Period (1868-1912) globular Satsuma vase from the studios of the highly regarded Kinkozan of Kyoto. The main theme of this exceptional quality vase are the opposing pairs of overlapping panels framed with gilt bamboo in relief. To one main aspect is a traditional scene of ladies and children in a tranquil garden scene, the children flying a kite in the backdrop, aside this theme is a semi circular panel containing scholars objects and floral displays upon a stunning gilt decorated shodana cabinet and a multitude of oriental stands of varying heights and styles. To the reverse is the main panel of what appears to be an artist kneeling before ladies dressed in lavishly decorated kimono, once again the panel to the side is decorated with objects and floral displays upon a cabinet and oriental display stands. The vase stands upon a finely carved gilded base rising to a band of overlapping shape...