A pair of large Imari vases made of porcelain, 19th century

Pair of large Imari porcelain vases from 1800, monumental pair of Japanese vases measuring 165 cm in height, in excellent condition.

They are painted with dense decoration featuring geometric and floral motifs, polychrome, with a white background dominated by shades of blue and red. The body of the vases is adorned with Greek elements and gold accents, and in the center are four reserves painted with plants, floral motifs, and birds. The long neck with a wide flared shape is finished with a serrated edge and decorated with flowers on the inside. 

They bear a mark at the bottom, as shown in the detailed photo. 

They rest on original porcelain bases, beautifully decorated with the same ornamental motifs, placed on carved and ebonized wooden bases. 

The height of the vase itself is 126 cm, on a porcelain stand 150 cm, and the total height including the wooden base is 165 cm. 

They originate from a villa on Lake Como, dating from the last quarter of the 19th century, and are in excellent condition, with minimal loss of enamel thanks to the original firing process. 

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