A signed Satsuma covered vase, late Meiji period, early 20th century, the vase of ovoid form raised on shaped feet with a waisted neck and a pierced domed cover, richly decorated throughout with gilt and moriage enamels in green, blue and ox blood red with white highlights and depicting Kannon and sages, the collar with shimazu family crests and small pierced sunflower style handles; marks underside. Height 35.5 cm