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Up for sale is an exquisite, matching pair of antique Japanese Satsuma-style porcelain/earthenware vases. Standing approximately 9 inches tall, these stunning mantle urns feature an elegant, twin-handled design wrapped in a soft cream-to-amber gradient glaze.
The bodies are meticulously decorated with hand-painted cherry or plum blossom branches, highlighted by extensive raised gilt (gold enamel relief) outlining. The flared neck features classic geometric/floral fans common to export wares of the late Meiji to early Showa periods.
DIMENSIONS (Per Vase):
- Height: Approximately 9 inches (~23 cm)
- Width: Approximately 5.5 inches (~14 cm) across widest part (handle-to-handle)
- Base Diameter: Approximately 3.25 inches (~8.3 cm)
- Total Weight (unpacked pair): Approx 2 lbs 8 oz
CONDITION REPORT:
These items are in good antique/vintage condition. There are no major structural cracks, chips, or professional restorations detected. As expected with genuine antique porcelain, there is minor, honest age-related wear to the gold gilding on the handles and rims, and light shelf wear on the unglazed base rings. Please study all high-resolution listing photographs carefully, as they serve as the ultimate visual condition report.
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