Two pairs of Japanese Satsuma vases, Showa period, 20th century

Two pairs of Japanese Satsuma vases 

Showa period, 20th century 

each decorated in iron red, green, pink and black enamels and gilt on a crackled ground, the first pair with stylised ho-o birds among peonies; the second pair with a botanical designs of long-stemmed flowers

height of the first pair: 54 cm., 21¼in.

height of the second pair: 42 cm., 16½in.