A Pair of Japanese Satsuma Vases with Samurai

Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, very finely painted vases, each with half length portraits of different samurais within a gilt border reserve to one side, and on the reverse a still life style arrangement of samurai attributes and attire, vases are further decorated with brocade patterns against a very fine crackle ground, unmarked.

Each 7 1/2 x 5 1/2 in.

Collection of Michael and Ingrid Kelly, Worldwide Gallery Antiques, Fredericksburg, Virginia From the personal collection of antique gallery owners Michael and Ingrid Kelly who owned Worldwide Gallery Antiques, dealing with antiques for over sixty-five years, retiring to Fredericksburg, Virginia, where they filled their own residence with Asian and Belle Epoch fine arts and antiques.

Good estate condition; some light wear to both; firing hairline to underside of one vase.