A large Satsuma vase, decorated with two 'brocade' framed panels, one depicting three boys playing with daimyos' signalling batons (saihai) and fan (gunpai): the other with a vanquished samurai and victor bearing a naginata pole arm. The vase of ovoid shape with tall neck with a moulded collar of finely decorated pennants. Small chip and hairline. Signed. Height 46 cm