Lot 260 , Japanese gourd-shaped brown and gilt vase & a small dragon-decorated vase

An unusual Japanese Satsuma pottery vase, by Kinkozan, Meiji period, decorated in raised gilt with a dragon and a sprig of foliage enclosing a seal mark 'Kinkozan zo' on a purplish-blue mottled ground in imitation of Chinese flambe, 10.2cm
Estimate £300-500

Basically in good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks, a little grubbiness to some of the gilding.


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