Rare High Quality Pair of Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Vases Dragons and Hoho Birds Signed Ota

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A pair of high quality symmetrical Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body … Read more A pair of high quality symmetrical Japanese, Meiji era, enamel over brass vases. Each vase has an amphora shaped body and a tall narrow neck. The ware is enameled with polychrome panels depicting Phoenix birds and dragons surrounded by floral and foliage patterns made in the Cloisonne technique on black ground. The base and the neck are adorned with floral, swirl, scaly, and geometrical ornaments made in the same technique. The ground is inlaid with a Gold stone. Marked with an impressed stamp, on the bottom.

Circa: late 19th century
Dimensions: H 9 3/4 in. All measurements are approximate.

Condition
Overall good condition. Refer to photos. See less