Paar große Imari-Deckelvasen, Japan, Meiji-Ära, um 1862–1912

Porcelain; baluster-shaped bodies with domed covers surmounted by sculpturally modelled Buddhist lion (Foo dog) finials, outlined in lavender and gold; the bodies divided into individual reserves and panels, richly decorated with animal, peony and chrysanthemum motifs in the characteristic three-colour palette of underglaze blue, overglaze iron red and lustrous gilt accents; unidentified iron-red mark on the underside; height: ca. 70 cm; age-related wear to the foot rims; one cover with a fine hairline crack extending from the rim towards the centre, visible on the interior; occasional glaze irregularities and isolated small firing cracks; total weight: ca. 15 kg. Shipping exclusively by specialist freight carrier.

Estimate:$997.33

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