A Royal Satsuma vase, in an unusual shape with a widely flaring top, a squat bulbous body and two gilt stylized elephant head handles at either side of the neck. It stands on a small foot and is marked in gilt over black on the underside. Overall it measures approx. 6"H and flares to 4-1/8" in diameter at the lip. It is covered with masterfully applied minute figural images of the Immortals and designs in polychrome and gilt glazes.
1,000/1,500
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