Pair of late C19th �Japanese Imari� style early C18th design porcelain vases by Samson of Paris . Highly decorative pair of baluster ovoid vases and dome-top covers in the late C17th / early C18th Japanese Genroku era , Edo period style . The covers surmounted by mythical guardian lion-dogs or Komainu .Painted in the traditional Imari palette of pale and colbalt blues and iron-red enamels , with alternating vignettes or panels of floral and landscape decoration featuring chrysanthemums and peonies . In excellent original condition with only minor losses to the gilding of the lion-dog finials commensurate with age and handling .*The French Parisian-based company of �Edme Samson et Cie � founded in 1845 , were producers of copies of important porcelain wares from Japan, China and Europe to satisfy the demand for fine and rare porcelain from collectors . H 21�W 12�D 12�France c.1890Established 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 hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can b...