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- Antique: Yes
- Country of Origin: Japan
- Primary Material: Porcelain/ Pottery
- Sub-Type: DECORATIVE ORNAMENT
- Original/Repro: Antique Original
- Product: Vase
- Featured Refinements: Satsuma Vase
- Region of Origin: Japanese
- Age: 1850-1899
