A SMALL JAPANESE EARTHENWARE VASE, MATSUMOTO HOZAN, DAI NIPPON, KYOTO, MEIJI ERA, TAISHO PERIOD (1879-1926) of rounded squat form, featuring two hand-painted scenes one with figures in a garden setting, the border features a continuous floral motif with intricate gold detailing and patterns, the other scene is of bamboo, butterflies and camellia's, the neck of the vase features a continuous scallop motif with gold detailed patterns, workshop mark in gilt in a square panel with painter's mark above all under base; overall height: 11 cm (4 3/8 in.) CONDITION The vase is in age-appropriate condition. With overall craquelure visible to the naked eye. There is some light chipping of paint around the base of the vase. Inspection under UV shows no apparent signs of restoration. No other issues to report otherwise. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.