Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Pair of Satsuma earthenware vases, globular body and high neck with scalloped lip (imitating pleated textile), applied handles in the shape of a fan with a ring and a long ribbon with bows, the body enamelled with figurative scenes of samurai and dignitaries in cartouches on the body, on a background of foliage covering the entire surface, mark "Dai Nippon Kyoto Nishida zo". H. 42 cm Minor restoration to a handle, wear.