Description Two Japanese Porcelain VasesSatsuma vase: 18th Century; blue and white vase: 20th Centurythe first a satsuma aubergine glazed example made for use at chief castle of Lord Shimadzu, the pear-shaped body rising to a flaring mouth rim, the recessed neck applied with a pair of mask-form handles, the underside bearing a seven-character mark reading Made by Tateno for use at head castle; the second a blue and white example decorated with floral blossoms.Height of taller 22 1/4 in., 56.5 cm.Property from the Estate of Makoto Sakurai, thence by descentProvenance: (Satsuma vase) The Matsuki Collection of Japanese Fine Arts, Leonard & Company's Galleries, Boston, April 21, 1898, no. 82Condition Report Height of the satsuma vase 24 in.