A pair of Japanese lacquered and painted Arita porcelain jars and covers, edo period, 19th century

A pair of Japanese lacquered and painted Arita porcelain jars and covers

edo period, 19th century

of ovoid form, the domed covers surmounted with shishi finials, each vase decorated in black, red and gold lacquer with birds and flowers.

H: 22 1/2 in., 57.2 cm



PROVENANCE:

Property of a Philadelphia lady

Note:
For a similar Japanese lacquered porcelain jar see Sotheby''s London, 4 November 2009, lot 18