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Impressive Pair 19th Century Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue Porcelain Vases

$24,950per set
$48,950per set49% Off
£19,008.09per set
£37,292.42per set49% Off
€21,917.09per set
€42,999.65per set49% Off
CA$34,917.02per set
CA$68,504.54per set49% Off
A$39,013.95per set
A$76,542.41per set49% Off
CHF 20,408.62per set
CHF 40,040.16per set49% Off
MX$478,436.11per set
MX$938,655.21per set49% Off
NOK 260,783.46per set
NOK 511,637.29per set49% Off
SEK 247,291.80per set
SEK 485,167.68per set49% Off
DKK 163,578.97per set
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A Large and Impressive 19th Century Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Export Blue-Celeste, White and Porcelain Vases. The ornately decorated bottle-shaped celadon vases, each with feline decorations amongst tree-branches and parcel-gilt and ruby-red painted flowers. The bottom of one signed in Japanese “Dai Nihon Sagaken Arita Nakajima sei” which means 'Made by Nakajima in Arita, Saga Prefecture of Great Japan.'. Circa: 1880-1890. One vase bearing an original label from the British firm 'F.B. Daniell & Son, (1827-1970 or later) at No.32, Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, London, WC2. Originally F.B.Daniell, later F.B.Daniell and Sons. Another son was F.C. Daniell, who was running the shop by 1917. Dealt in a wide range of works, including stipples, portraits, and books, decorative items arranged by subject; but the main business was in 18c & 19c British and French mezzotints, stipples, and colour prints. According to Dudley Snelgrove, in later years the shop was managed by Hugh Tregaskis. The firm is thought to have closed in the 1970s. Literature from The British Museum. Note: One vase has had restorations to the top and neck. (Please view all images) Height: 53 1/2 inches (135.9 cm) Width at center: 18 inches (45.7 cm) Width at top: 19 1/2 inches (49.5 cm)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.5 in (135.89 cm)Diameter: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa: Japan, 1880-1890
  • Condition:
    Repaired: One vase has old restorations on the top and neck, touch-ups and with staples and glue exposure visible. The other vase is in good shape with minor wear/losses. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. A really stunning pair and very decorative pair of vases. One vase has old restorations on the top and neck, touch-ups and with staples and glue exposure visible. The other vase is in good shape with wear/losses. Please view all images. SOLD 'AS IS'.
  • Seller Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: Ref.: A2775 - Lot 77051stDibs: LU1796239841972

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