Meiji period (late 19th century)
Each of elongated neck, decorated in underglaze blue, iron-red enamel and gilt with foliate panels containing ho-o [phoenixes] in flight above aoi [hollyhock] and blossoming cherry trees, surrounded by peonies and further panels with stylised flowers and hand scrolls, the cover similarly decorated with geometric patterns
Each 49cm. high
Meiji period (late 19th century)
Each of elongated neck, decorated in underglaze blue, iron-red enamel and gilt with foliate panels containing ho-o [phoenixes] in flight above aoi [hollyhock] and blossoming cherry trees, surrounded by peonies and further panels with stylised flowers and hand scrolls, the cover similarly decorated with geometric patterns
Each 49cm. high
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