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Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari Vases with Dragon Handles

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A Monumental pair of Japanese Meiji Period Imari vases with Dragon handles, Japanese Porcelain Studio Marks on Underside. Each is beautifully hand-painted with fantastic Imari decoration. The vases consist of panels of underglaze blue borders with Samurai battle scenes with warriors with swords drawn and war fans open riding horses. In the background is a ruling lord and courtesan, behind the screen. The bodies are highly decorated with Imari colors of blue, white, and orange, further decorated in flowers, phoenix birds, vines, leaves, lattice decorations, and further adorned with gilt highlights. The sides are flanked by two white porcelain dragons, each beautifully hand-carved and glazed. The tops of each of the vases are impressive as well with landscape panels and floral carved design rims. The bottoms are signed with Japanese Porcelain Studio marks. Japan, Circa: 1880.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.25 in (84.46 cm)Diameter: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Small chips, consistent with age, to dragon handles and possibly other areas.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU919525788002
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