Can anyone translate Japanese?

Hi all. We had a family member pass away and I'm doing an inventory of the contents of her home for the executor (another relative). I'm trying to be thorough, so when it comes time to liquidate everything it's easy for them.

After much Googling, I did find a bowl with the same seal. They weren't able to identify the character in the upper part of the seal and assumed that it is the artist's signature. They describe their piece as being from the Meiji period (c 1890). Seems early for this vase, but I really don't know.

Can anyone help translate the writing? These are the only two pics that I have, but can take more later if needed. Any help would be appreciated!

 

Welcome to the forums sassafras! There is a thread especially for getting help with translations:
https://www.antiquers.com/threads/calling-all-translators.27668/#post-367996

Try posting there...hope this helps!

 

Thank you, Wenna! It doesn't look like there's anyone there for Japanese.

 

It appears to be a recently made vase, maybe as early as the 1980s and after.
A nice decorator piece.
Not of high value I would price it between $20-30 in my Northern CA shop.

Wait for other opinions.

@Asian Fever

 

That's more in line with what I was thinking, cluttered. I was surprised by the description on the other website and thought that I might be missing something. That's what prompted me to post here for a translation and other's opinions. I thank you for yours!

 

You might want to look through the Japanese Satsuma Marks here

http://gotheborg.com/marks/satsuma.shtml

I didnt see yours on a quick glance through but I've missed them before!

 

aaroncab is right. Satsuma Koshida kiln. 京美山 - ( キョウミヤマ ) - kyoto (Made in kyoto)? (I am not sure.)

 

Thank you!

 

You are welcome