A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, Meiji period, of high shouldered form, painted and gilt with a crane flying above irises opposing a pair of birds flying by bamboo, against a gilt overlaid cobalt blue ground, height 18.5cm (wear to gilding), together with a later pair of Japanese vases, height 24cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional charge of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.