A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE LARGE VASES LATER MOUNTED AS LAMPS

A PAIR OF JAPANESE BRONZE LARGE VASES LATER MOUNTED AS LAMPS
EACH SIGNED SHOKAKEN, MEIJI PERIOD, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Each ovoid vase with flared foot on raised stand supported by mythical creatures, decorated overall in high relief with various scenes of children playing with puppies surrounded by further stylised mythical creatures; each with glass globe decorated in gilt with dragons
The vases: 16 1⁄8 in. (41 cm.) high
Overall: 24 5⁄8 in. (62.5 cm.) high