A Japanese Imari ovoid vase late 17th/early 18th century,

painted with flowering chrysanthemums, peony and prunus, adapted fitted for electricity; and another vase possibly Samson, of octagonal form, similarly painted

The octagonal vase is in good condition but has some dirt adhered to one side and an inconsistency to the glaze in the same area (2cm x 1cm). The other vase is in good condition but has some rubbing to the gilding.
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