TWO MATCHING JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN JARS AND COVERS WITH RÉGENCE SILVER MOUNTS, THE PORCELAIN CIRCA 1700; THE SILVER PARIS, 1717-22

TWO MATCHING JAPANESE IMARI PORCELAIN JARS AND COVERS WITH RÉGENCE SILVER MOUNTS, THE PORCELAIN CIRCA 1700; THE SILVER PARIS, 1717-22

the drum-shaped bodies painted with scattered flowerheads and discs in dark and light blue and red highlighted with gilding, the silver rims flat-chased with strapwork and trellis on matted ground, folding bail handles with chased mounts, fitted with pewter inner covers

marked with fleur-de-lys poinçon for Paris, 1717-22 on body, rims, and handles

heights 4 1/4 in.; 10.8 cm

diameters 3 1/2 and 3 3/8 in.; 8 cm