A PAIR OF POLYCHROME BALUSTER FLARED RIM VASES Japan, Meiji periodPear-shaped body and flared rim, the whole surface with fishes swimming amidst water vortexes, two large lobed profile cartouches with figures to the body, two other but smaller reserves with landscapes on the neck, both marked Matsushigedo chikuba sei (松茂堂竹芭製).32 cm high eachProvenance: an Italian private collection.