Sale 5333
London, South Kensington
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15 May 2008
Price realised
GBP 1,375
Estimate
Two Satsuma vases, one signed Kinkozan, Meiji Period (1868-1912) each decorated on a blue glazed ground in various enamels and gilt, the first with two panels, one with a lady and children, the other a scene from a flowering garden between kidney-shaped panels with sprays of flowers, the neck with geometric and floral designs, a band of kiku heads in silver and gilt above the foot, signed and sealed; the other vase with two panels of Ladies in a garden and a terrace, surrounded by lappets and geometric designs, signed Fuzan -- 4¾ in. (12cm.) and 4 7/8in. (12.3cm.) high. (2)
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