Large Satsuma blue ground porcelain Temple Vase, baluster form; blue-ground body shaded from dark to light, with enamel and raised slip decoration of birds and butterflies amid peony and chrysanthemum blossoms, all with heavy raised gold trim, and ivory ground neck with raised gilt decoration of carp and phoenix on a textured geometric background. Two character mark to underside. 24-1/2"H. Japanese, mid 19th century. CONDITION: 1/2" shallow chip to underside, a couple of small glaze flaws, 5" hairline to lower center (partially hidden in flowers/branches). Light gilt wear.