A Satsuma miniature baluster vase painted and gilt with a minutely detailed band showing the city of Kyoto including the Kinkaku-Ji and Ginkaku-Ji on a dark blue ground of various flowers and grasses, the neck and foot with stylised chrysanthemum flowerheads in a geometric design (minute gilt rubbing) -- 4in. high, painted by Sozan, Kyoto Kinkozan sei.