A large Satsuma bottle vase


Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th centuryWith a bulbous body and a long tapered neck applied with an L-shaped handle entwined with a dragon, painted in polychrome enamels and gilt with two shaped panels containing a shishi (Chinese lion) with a brocade ball, and a phoenix, the surrounding areas painted with geometric patterns and chrysanthemum scrolls 17 3/4in (45.1cm) high