A pair of massive lacquered Arita porcelain jars/covers Japan, Edo period, 19th century

of ovoid form, the cover surmounted with white shishi finials, each decorated in black, red and gold lacquer with alternating panels of deer and exotic birds, restorations

M. Girouard, 'Carlton Towers, Yorkshire III', Country Life, 9 February 1967, p.282, fig. 5, illustrated in the Armoury.

J. M. Robinson, 'Carlton and the Stapletons: The History of a Recusant Family', The Connoisseur, Vol. 202, September 1979, p.17, illustrated at the foot of the staircase.

These have been restored and there is visible evidence of this restoration. There is rubbing and losses to the painted decoration especially the gilding. They are stable but gallery inspection is recommended for these very decorative pieces.
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