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A pair of Fukagawa style vases | Taisho period, early 20th century

Lot Closed

September 11, 10:20 AM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

A pair of Fukagawa style vases 

Taisho period, early 20th century


each oviform with everted neck, decorated in iron red, yellow and black enamels and gilt on underglaze blue, with a central panel depicting peonies among rock and fencework, surrounded by swirling geometric bands, variously containing seigaihakarakusa and kikko, later mounted as lamps, dark patinated wood stands


each 32 cm., 12½ in. high (the vases)

each 68.5 cm., 26⅞ in. high (including lampshade and stand)


Please note this lot will need to be re-wired by a professional electrician.