A JAPANESE KYOTO SATSUMA VASE BY ITO TOZAN I (1846-1920) MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) Of spherical form with a long, slender neck, finely decorated with plum blossoms to the body in raised blue and white enamels and raised gilding below a brocade lappet border to the neck. Three character mark in black enamel to the base reading `Tozan Zo`. 24.5cm high, 12cm diameter OTHER NOTES: Ito Tozan I was one of only five ceramicists to be appointed `Teishitsu Gigei-in` (Imperial Household Artist) in the Meiji Period in Japan. He was appointed for his mastery of enamelling and gilding on the traditional Kyoyaki body.品相报告: No visible faults or damage. No wear to the gilding, no staining to the body. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.