A Satsuma vase and a Satsuma sake cup


One by Masanobu and one by Meizan, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryDecorated in enamels and gilt, the vase with an all-over design of tall stalks of chrysanthemum and peony growing from behind a lacquered balustrade, signed on the base Satsumayaki Masanobu with a seal, 18cm (7 1/16in) high; the sake cup decorated with Chinese female courtiers and children enjoying an outing, pavilions nestled among soaring mountains in the background, signed on the base Meizan tsukuru, 3.9cm x 12.5cm (1¼in x 4 7/8in).(2).