Satsuma earthenware vase, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Of flattened baluster form, decorated on the shoulder with four reserves of alternating red, blue and gold enameled shishi and hoho on a background of geometric motifs in the same shades. The body is decorated with stylized momiji, peonies and plum blossoms. Two bands of geometric decoration on the foot. Below, the Shimazu clan mon in blue on the glaze and the signature in red Daï nihon Satsuma yaki Tawara Kôseki no ga - 大日本薩摩焼俵兤石之画. Height: 17.8 cm; width: 19 cm