Lot 033: A Lot of Three Asian Decorative Vases

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A set of three late 19th Century decorative vases, comprising a European ceramic vase dated 1885 and a pair of Japanese Orientalist dark lacquered metal or ceramic vases on carved wooden stands. A set of three late 19th Century decorative vases, comprising a European ceramic vase dated 1885 and a pair of Japanese Orientalist dark lacquered metal or ceramic vases on carved wooden stands. - View 2 A set of three late 19th Century decorative vases, comprising a European ceramic vase dated 1885 and a pair of Japanese Orientalist dark lacquered metal or ceramic vases on carved wooden stands. - View 3 A set of three late 19th Century decorative vases, comprising a European ceramic vase dated 1885 and a pair of Japanese Orientalist dark lacquered metal or ceramic vases on carved wooden stands. - View 4 A set of three late 19th Century decorative vases, comprising a European ceramic vase dated 1885 and a pair of Japanese Orientalist dark lacquered metal or ceramic vases on carved wooden stands. - View 5 A set of three late 19th Century decorative vases, comprising a European ceramic vase dated 1885 and a pair of Japanese Orientalist dark lacquered metal or ceramic vases on carved wooden stands. - View 6 A set of three late 19th Century decorative vases, comprising a European ceramic vase dated 1885 and a pair of Japanese Orientalist dark lacquered metal or ceramic vases on carved wooden stands. - View 7 A set of three late 19th Century decorative vases, comprising a European ceramic vase dated 1885 and a pair of Japanese Orientalist dark lacquered metal or ceramic vases on carved wooden stands. - View 8

Description

A set of three decorative vases, comprising a chinese ceramic vase and a pair of Japanese Orientalist dark lacquered Bakelite vases. Key Details: * Origin/Era: 20th century ceramic in the style of 1885; Japanese vases of Meiji/Taisho period style. * Material: Ceramic with crackled glaze, bronze-tone metal base. Japanese vases: Dark lacquered Bakelite with painted decoration. * Style: Ceramics vase: Floral/Foliate; Japanese vases: Orientalist, featuring dragon and phoenix motifs. * Markings: Ceramics vase base features a distinct crown and "1885" mark. Condition: The ceramic vase exhibits intentional crackled glaze and minor patination on its metal base, with no apparent chips or cracks. The Japanese vases show surface wear, including fading and rubbing of the painted designs on the dark finish. Their bases also present signs of age-appropriate wear and dust accumulation. Interesting fact: * The dragon and phoenix motifs on the Japanese vases are traditional symbols of power, strength, and good fortune, often seen in Meiji or Taisho period decorative arts, appealing to Western tastes for Orientalist design. Use: This collection is ideally suited for display in an antique-inspired interior, appealing to collectors of late 19th Century European and Japanese decorative arts.

Condition Report

Significant surface wear, fading, and rubbing of painted designs on the Japanese vases. Minor patination on the metal base of the European vase. General age-appropriate wear.

Specifications

CategoryAntiques
Lot ReferenceLOT-033
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