979 Antique Pair Japanese Satsuma Table Lamps Vases Urns Meiji Period 1868-1912

Pair of large early Meiji period Satsuma heavy gauge earthenware bulbous form Japanese Vases, now converted to a Pair of Electric Table Lamps. These beautiful Satsuma-ware vases were made during the Meiji period (1868-1912), in this distinctive and wonderful style with lavish gilt highlights all over and circular ormolu bases and mounts. Each outline, hand decorated in colours of rich enamels with lavish gilding depicting a total of eight figural, narrative scenes depicting geisha and children and samurai warriors on colours within a raised tube-line frame. Condition: Superb condition with no allover losses, no wear to gilding. Base and mount have been professionally re-gold plated, very nice untouched surface patination.

Height: (overall as shown including electrical top fittings) 17.5” (44.5cm). Width: (at widest area) 7” (18cm). Diameter: (at base) 5.75” (14.5cm).

€1675.00

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