RYOZAN: A PAIR OF SATSUMA CERAMIC SOLIFLORE VASES By Okamoto Ryozan, signed Ryozan Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) The two small vases of a tapered ovoid shape with short straight necks, gilt lips, circular foot rings and recessed bases, depicting scenes with groups of men, women and children wandering in landscapes with trees and misty clouds, all finely painted in gold and polychrome enamels, with lappet borders just below the shoulders. Two-character signatures RYOZAN in gold to the bases. HEIGHT 9.5 cm each Condition: Superb condition with only minimal wear. The signatures partially faded. Provenance: Hungarian private collection. Old collector's inscription with ink to both foot rings, partially faded.