Yabu Tsuneo (active after 1926)A pair of gourd-shaped Satsuma vases
Showa era (1926-1989), 20th century
The small earthenware vases painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a clear, crackled glaze with beauties, attendants and children enjoying blossoming chrysanthemums, the mouth painted with a band of cherry florets on a black ground and the foot with stylized floral lappets, signed in gilt Meizan
5 7/8in (14.9cm) high注脚Louis Lawrence identifies the mark used on this pair of vases as being that of Yabu Tsuneo, the adopted son and successor of Yabu Meizan.