Pair of Japanese Kutani vases | Floral Decoration with figural handles | signed to base Satsuma

Pair of Japanese Kutani vases | Floral Decoration with figural handles | signed to base SatsumaPair of Japanese Kutani vases Floral Decoration with figural handles Finely executed hand painted detail signed to base A superbly decorated genuine matched pair of wider body vases, with well moulded figural handles Later Meiji period c. 1890 Approx 24cms (9 1 2") tall Approx 18cms (7") wide In excellent condition Fine firing separations through expansion on the moulded handles [nothing untoward just what happens with the firing of Pottery and

It is thought by many collectors that a Fine Bone China body produces a superior pattern example (and is more impervious to crazing)

one slightly heavier fine hairline/expansion line from firing as indicated by arrow in picture

In excellent condition  (no box for this piece)

If you were born in 1952

Royal Doulton figure Patricia M7

The vase is decorated with the Tintern Abbey

only one is legible - it reads LePures or similar]

and decorative pieces

Anne of Denmark (Danish: Anna

Approx 12cm (4 3/4") tall

Issued: 1982 only

Charles Vyse served an apprenticeship as a modeller and designer at Doulton's