Exceptional quality large-scale C19th French �Japanese Imari pattern� porcelain vase and cover by Samson of Paris .Beautifully decorated tapering ovoid body vase surmounted by a domed lid cover surmounted by a guardian lion-dog , or komainu , finial. Traditional Imari palette colours and decoration in the late C17th / early C18th Genroku period taste , with striking colbalt and pale blues , iron reds and gilded highlights. The painted decoration featuring vignettes of exotic mythical birds, chrysanthemums and floral motifs. The firm of Edme Samson et Cie , Paris , France, founded in 1845 , were renowned C19th producers of quality copies of rare and fine European and Oriental style porcelain vases and china ware . In excellent original condition with no damage or repairs.A magnificent highly decorative and impressively-scaled vase to add both colour and exotic oriental style to an interior scheme. H 36�W 17�D 17�France c.1860Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place . Whether buying for pleasure , decoration or investment, we welcome you to our web-site or premises . Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge . All goods are available to view and owned by M.Lees&Sons . If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular ...