Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Of baluster form fitted with a silvered cover pierced with chrysanthemum petals and finished with a floral finial, decorated in colored enamels and gilt, one jar painted with quail and millet, and bamboo and chrysanthemums within lobed reserves, the surrounding area with a stylized iris pattern, the shoulder and foot painted with interlocking floral lozenges and cherry-blossom reserves, the other jar with a continuous design of floral scrolls, the shoulder and foot painted with floral lozenges and lappets, and fan-shaped floral reserves 9 3/4in (24.7cm) high