� These are a rare pair of large cloisonne enamel vases with each having two decorative panels (normally only one) displaying herons in flight on one side and birds among branches on the other and each panel is different � left and right handed to form a pair. These would have expensive to produce and a probably from workshops in Nagoya area of Japan renowned for the finest craftsmanship. To produce this quality today would cost many times the current asking price.� The panels are then set within superbly executed bands of naturalistic-geometric motifs. � Cloisonne involves outlining figures and patterns in thin strips of metal, on a copper body, which are then filled with glass paste. Repeated firing in the kiln and long periods of polishing are required to obtain the smooth surface characteristic of this finest of cloisonne.� In superb original condition with no dents, chips or repairs� Delivery UK �90. Please ask for Export Quote.****************************...