A large and impressive old satsuma vase. Ovoid shape with capstan neck, two handles modelled as demons issue from the shoulder, decorated with two panels in high relief depicting allegorical and mythical scenes. The body decorated with various mons and scattered floral diaper patterns. The neck decorated with mythical beasts and chrysanthemum mons gilded patterned ground. Some professional restoration to figures. Signed with a two character mark under the foot - Ryokusan. Height 46.5 cm