A small Satsuma vessel Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1900 Of compressed ovoid form set on tripod feet and painted in polychrome enamels and gilt with overlapping panels painted with scenes of courtiers engaged in various activities, the surrounding area painted with lozenges, the rim painted with chrysanthemum blossoms and the area around the foot with elaborate floral garlands, signed on the underside in gilt Seikozan 2 1/8in (5.4cm) high