A pair of Satsuma vases, Edo period, 1850-60s, unsigned, the tapering oviform vases with waisted necks exquisitely decorated to scalloped reserves with birds, figures, flowers, insects and fruits in subtle pastel tones with gilt enhancements upon a richly brocaded body with patterns in aqua, deep red and gold, the patterned borders to the neck in similar colours; unmarked. Height 11.5 cm