A pair of antique Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Rounded shape, cylindrical neck. The pieces are richly decorated with hand-painted traditional Japanese ornaments, gilding, and multi-figure scenes. Hieroglyphical signature Yasuda is on the bottom of both pieces. Yasuda was a Japanese ceramic company established in Kyoto in 1896 by Yasuda Gensei. Satsuma ware is a type of Japanese pottery which originated in Satsuma Province, since the 19th century it was mainly produced for Western export and therefore elaborately decorated. Collectible Oriental Asian Decor For Interior Design, Japanese Pottery.