THREE SMALL SATSUMA VASES Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Each decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt on creamy crackled glaze, comprising a pair of cylindrical vases each with two lobed panels with the frames in shallow relief, on both vases one panel with women and children in colorful kimono by a lake with flowers, the other with men and women in court dress under a maple tree, the areas between the panels decorated in colorful floral and water-themed motifs; the third vase in teardrop-form with a raised circular base with partially incised foot, a pair of small loop handles above the shoulder, the body decorated in two panels, one depicting a man, woman, and child in court dress among flowers, the other with women and children in kimono also among flowers, the neck and areas between the panels on the body decorated with two distinct floral motifs, the neck with a flared variegated rim, the foot red with a gold arabesque pattern; each signed Kōzan in gold on the interior of the foot. 5 1/4in (13.3cm); 5 1/4in (13.3cm); 4in (10.2cm) high (3). Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ¤ Bonhams or one of its affiliated companies within the Bonhams Group owns the lot in whole or in part or has an economic interest equivalent to an ownership interest in the lot. ¤ Unless indicated by the ¤ symbol next to the lot number (or bearing an explicit statement such as 'No Reserve' or 'Without Reserve'), which denotes no reserve, all lots in the catalog are subject to a reserve. The reserve is the minimum hammer price that the seller is willing to accept for a lot. This amount is confidential and does not exceed the low estimate value. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing