a pair of outstanding, antique Japanese Satsuma vases. Meiji period. Extremely fine details. The 1st one is depicting on one side 3 scholars reading book and enjoying the view. On the other side 3 scholars sitting by the river and enjoying wine. In between one medallion depicting a sparrow and peonies. The other medallion depicting peonies. Graphic designs with heavy gilding all around. The other one depicting on the one side 3 scholars under the tree, debating. the other side 3 scholars debating and enjoying tea. In between 2 medallions depicting peony flowers and sparrow. each size 24x9 cm.