A pair of antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vases. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Tall faceted vases with gilt figurative handles. The pieces are richly decorated with hand-painted traditional Japanese ornaments, gilding, and depictions of Buddhist monks, or Arhat, with a white dragon. Each piece is hieroglyohically marked on the bottom. 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.