TWO JAPANESE IMARI VASES MOUNTED AS LAMPS, EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)

TWO JAPANESE IMARI VASES MOUNTED AS LAMPS
EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)
Each of baluster form; the first decorated with red enamel and gilt over underglaze blue with chrysanthemums, hydrangeas and plum blossoms behind fences and rockwork, bordered by bands of scrolling foliage and cherry blossoms; the second decorated with various coloured enamels and gilt with a pair of karashishi among peonies and two eagles amongst blossoming cherry branches, the shoulder with a scroll-bordered panel of stylised chrysanthemums, foliage, ho-ho birds and geometric patterns; both later fitted for electricity
17 in. (43 cm.) high (excluding fitments)
16 1/8 in. (41 cm.) high (excluding fitments)