A large Baluster porcelain vase


By Makuzu Kozan, Meiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926), early 20th centuryPainted in underglaze blue with a continuous Chinese landscape scene, the moss on the mountains rendered in fine raised green enamel, a cluster of dwellings dwarfed by the soaring mountains at the front, signed on the base in underglaze blue Makuzu Kozan sei; with a separate wood stand and a wooden tomobako storage box inscribed outside the lid Kabin (Vase), inside the lid Seika iroiri sansui no zu, Makuzu Kozan saku (Blue landscape with colour, made by Makuzu Kozan) with seal Makuzu Kozan no in. 31.5cm (12 3/8in) high. (3).