AN IMPRESSIVE SATSUMA VASE BY SENNOSUKE KUSUBE (1859-1941), MEIJI PERIOD Of shouldered ovoid form in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear crackled glazed, designed in four sections with pheasants and cherry blossoms, the reverse a further spring scene of birds frolicking amongst blooming wisteria. The shoulder decorated with an impressive phoenix in gold on a blue ground with two more vertical sections designed with tortoise shell and floral motifs. Signed in gilt gold Kusube to the base. 32cm high, 19cm diameter