A finely-decorated Japanese Satsuma-type enameled and gilt pottery flared vase; Kinkozan studio Meiji period, late 19th century With two shaped reserves of a group of seven and six women respectively, dense gilt floral motifs against a midnight blue ground, with a four-character studio mark to base, surrounded by floral spray deftly masking a hairline firing crack to underside. Approx. H: 7 3/4 in., 19.6cm PROVENANCE: Property from the collection of Duane Lease