As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this fine quality and super condition pair of Satsuma vases from the late 19th century Meiji period, artist signed by Meizan, the style is quite unique in that they are heavily and vibrantly enamelled , similar to other artists such as Seikozan and Hankinzan in the earlier production period of Satsuma export wares around 1880-1890 , the vases are decorated to one side with a panel of elders set within elaborate borders , the opposing sides have scenes of women and children in various pursuits around what appear to be large painted screens , beneath one screen appears a highly visual bright red Dragon dance costume, the remainder of the bodies are decorated in vibrant multi coloured almost jewel like enamels, and are decorated in various shaped geometric cartouches with much gilding work , interestingly the top rim is decorated in black and gilt enamel , a trait of the highly coveted artist Yabu Meizan during the ...