Pair Of Antique Japanese Meiji Shibayama Carved Wood Cylindrical Vases

DESCRIPTION: Two matching Meiji era cylindrical vases featuring shibayama scenes depicting reliefs of carved bone and wood warriors in combat among pine trees sporting mother-of-pearl needle clusters. Each piece is crafted with a round, rugged base and a mixed metal ring around its lip.
CIRCA: 19th Century
ORIGIN: Japan
DIMENSIONS: H: 25.25-25.5" W: 12-12.25" L: 12.75-13"
CONDITION: Hairline and narrow cracks (possibly natural); some inserts missing from figures, notably faces, hands, and other unarmored sections
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