A Japanese Seto Kawamoto studio vase, Kawamoto Masukichi I (1831-1907), Meiji period, circa 1880-1900, the porcelain vase of cylindrical bamboo sectional form, decorated with the seven sages of the bamboo Grove in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and gilding. Seven-character mark 'Seto Kawamoto Msasukichi Sei' in underglaze blue to the base. 30.5 cm high, 12 cm diameter,