Elegant pair of Japanese porcelain vases featuring finely detailed hand-painted scenes and rich decorative ornamentation.
Each vase is adorned with framed panels depicting traditional figures - one with samurai warriors and the other with courtly female figures in a garden setting. The surrounding surfaces are filled with vibrant floral patterns and intricate scrollwork, highlighted with subtle gilded accents.
The composition reflects the aesthetic of late 19th-century Japanese export porcelain, where narrative scenes and decorative richness were highly valued in Western markets.
The hand-painted decoration shows slight natural variation, adding authenticity and individuality to each piece.
Details:
• Origin: Japan (attribution preliminary)
• Date: Late 19th century, c.1880–1900 (stylistic dating, not guaranteed)
• Material: Porcelain with overglaze enamel and gilding
• Style: Meiji period export ware (possibly Satsuma style, not confirmed)
• Dimensions: Height: 20 cm / 7.87 in; Diameter: approx. 15 cm / 5.91 in
• Condition: Very good antique condition – no visible cracks or chips. Minimal wear to decoration, consistent with age. Clean surfaces and well-preserved overall appearance.
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A well-placed antique does more than decorate a room - it gives it authorship. Against a contemporary interior, older objects introduce texture, balance and a sense of permanence that cannot be replicated by newly made pieces alone.
This is the principle behind the LÜRON selection. We look for works that carry historical character with ease, and that feel as convincing in a Paris apartment as they do in a more modern architectural setting.
