Offered by Tora Tori
A pair of low-bodied vases, they feature, in places, hira and taka maki-e gold and silver nuno-me zô-gan (damascening) bird and floral decorations on a black and brown lacquer base.
Very good condition except for a small silver chip near the base.
Kyoto workshops.
Origin: Japan. Period: Meiji (1868-1912) early 20th century.