A beautiful pair of Japanese ceramic vases made for the European export market during the Taisho/Showa era. Each features hand-painted birds perched on blossoming branches in a soft, harmonious palette, with rich dark shoulder accents and subtle gold-tone detailing that catches the light beautifully.
Elegant displayed as a mantelpiece pair or separated to anchor a console table or bookshelf.
Era: Taisho/Showa, c.1920s–1930s
Made for: European export market
Decoration: Hand-painted birds on blossoming branches, gold-tone accents
