Pair Antique Japanese Kutani Vases Meiji Iron Red Gold Gilt Bird Floral 14.25\" For Sale

Product Description:
Up for sale/sale is a striking, authentic pair of antique Japanese Kutani porcelain baluster vases dating from the late Meiji Period (1868–1912). These matching pieces feature the classicaka-e(iron-red enamel) palette decorated with highly detailed medallions of birds and chrysanthemums (kachō-ga), accented by intricate geometric borders and gold gilt highlights.Both vases are signed on the underside of the base with the traditional handwritten, iron-red calligraphy mark\"九谷造\" (Kutani Zo), which translates to \"Made in Kutani.\"Standing at an impressive 14 1/4 inches tall, this pair makes an exceptional display statement for collectors of Asian art and antiques.Dimensions:

• Height:14 1/4 inches (approx. 36.2 cm)
• Width:6 1/4 inches at the widest point (approx. 15.9 cm)

Condition Report (Please Read Carefully Before offerding):
These vases are over a century old and are being sold inas-found antique conditionwith visible wear, priced accordingly.

• Hairline Cracks:There are stable hairline cracks present on the body (please review close-up photos). They do not impact structural stability for display but penetrate the porcelain.
• Paint & Gilt Wear:There is noticeable rubbing and loss to the gold gilt highlights and red enamel paint from decades of handling and dusting.
• Crazing:Authentic age-related glaze crazing is present throughout the cream-colored porcelain sections.
• No major structural chips or historic professional restoration detected.

Please carefully study all high-resolution photos as they serve as the primary description of the items\' condition. Sold as-is.
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