A pair of Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases by Gyokushu, Meiji period, each of diminutive slender baluster form, painted and gilt with opposing panels of bijin and children and samurai, reserved against a blue ground filled with gilt overlaid foliate decoration, black and gilt signature to bases, height 8.7cm (chip to rim of one). Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.