Pair of Satsuma ware vases, which are a type of Japanese earthenware pottery.
Satsuma ware originated in the Satsuma Province in southern Kyūshū, Japan.
The style is known for its detailed decoration, often with fine painting and the use of gold.
The vases are likely from the Meiji period (1868-1912), an era when this type of pottery was produced for export. A key characteristic of Satsuma ware is the crackled glaze that covers the plain areas of the pottery.
Rare to find a matching pair. Please see photos for condition. Some gold leaf missing to rim. Would look fantastic on a mantlepiece