A pair of Satsuma vases, later Meiji period (1868-1912), the baluster shaped vases with waisted necks richly decorated throughout with applied and jewelled figures and deities in high relief, with textured enamels and gilding in a deep red, green and black palette, having patterns to the collar with Shimazu crests, and chevron patterns to the base; unmarked. Height 37.5 cm