Three Satsuma vessels


Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th centuryEach decorated in enamels and gilt, comprising two bowls, the larger bowl depicting a group of Chinese male and female courtiers gathered at the foot of mountainous landscape, unsigned, 18.2cm (7 1/8in) diam.; the smaller bowl depicting five warriors in the central well and bordered by narrow bands of foliate motifs, signed on the base in gilt with a long inscription including the maker's name Choshuzan and the painter's name Yoshitomo, 12.7cm (5in) diam.; the third a vase with eight rectangular vertical panels around the body, each enclosing a Chinese dignitary, unsigned, 13cm (5 1/8in) high. (3).