Japanese Works of ArtA LARGE PAIR OF JAPANESE ENAMEL CLOISONNÉ VASES WITH YURI LILIES AND MANY SEASONAL FLOWERSCloisonné with colored enamelsJapan, Meiji period (1868 - 1912) The scene is dominated by a tall stalk of yuri (lilies) with three yellow blossoms of which one is beautifully opened. Below is a dense arrangement of seasonal flowers including sprays of kiku blossoms (chrysanthemum), kikyo (Chinese bellflower) and mokuren (magnolia). The reverse is decorated with iris blossoms and beautiful fuyo flowers (rose mallow). All reserved on a cream-colored ground, the rim decorated with a floral brocade pattern.Shape: Baluster shaped vases with a short neck and circular rimDimensions: 24 cm (height)Condition: One vase with a small crack with emerging hairline, otherwise good condition; the other in excellent conditionProvenance: Austrian private collection