A PAIR OF JAPANESE EXPORT GILT AND BLACK LACQUER PORCELAIN VASES ON GILT AND BLACK LACQUER WOOD STANDS

A PAIR OF JAPANESE EXPORT GILT AND BLACK LACQUER PORCELAIN VASES ON GILT AND BLACK LACQUER WOOD STANDS
MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912)
The large vases gilt decorated with shaped panels enclosing mythical beasts to one side, the reverse with chrysanthemum blossoms, all on a key fret and mon ground, with applied white-glazed lion head handles, on gilt and black lacquered wood stepped octagonal stands with applied blue and white porcelain plaques, atop pierced drum form stands and circular waisted bases of conforming decoration
61 ¾ in. (157 cm.) high, overall (each)