Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912) - Lot 288

Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912) Satsuma earthenware set, including a pair of miniature vases decorated with mille-fleurs on the body and neck, and theater masks on the foot, with a Kinzan 錦山 mark on the base, as well as three small cylindrical cups on foot decorated with figured scenes and landscapes, as well as inscriptions inside, mark on the bases. Height: 9.1 m (vases); Height: 4.8 to 5.1 cm (cups). (Cracks). Also included: - Japan, Meiji (1868-1912) to Taisho (1912-1926) era. Set of two Satsuma earthenware vases, one baluster decorated on the belly with rakan, ladies and samurai, two elephant-head handles, "Dai Nippon Gyokuzan do" mark, and the other scroll-shaped decorated with young boys. Height: 18.7 and 18.3 cm (Cracks, top of neck missing on the 1st vase). - A porcelain plate with polychrome enameled decoration of chrysanthemums, mark on base. Japan, Meiji era. Diameter: 18.2 cm. Expert: L.M.