Coppia di vasi Imari in porcellana Giappone, periodo Edo, prima metà del secolo XIX

ciascuno con coperchio con cane di Pho, dipinti a pannelli con volatili; minimi difetti

Both with the putto dogs stripped with losses to the gilding and cracks visible reglud to the covers. The vases with the normal very minor scratches and imperfections with a nice original craquelure. Overall good condition. The gilt wood bases of a later date.
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