A pair of porcelain vases in Japanese style, probably French

together with a Satsuma earthenware vase, Meiji period, Japan, decorated with large panels enclosing figures against a patterned ground, formerly fitted for electricity,

The pair of vases are mounted as lamps, they are otherwise in general good condition with the exception of general surface wear, traces of re-gilding and minor glaze firing imperfections. The Japanese Satsuma vase is mounted as a lamp so the interior and the base are not inspected. The vase is in very good condition with the exception of minor surface wear and rubbing to the gilding.
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