Antique 18th Century Japanese Hirado Porcelain Vase with Karako Boys Mounted in Gilt Bronze by L' Escalier de Cristal Paris

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Antique 18th century Japanese Hirado blue and white porcelain vase or figural brush pot later mounted in the 19th century … more Antique 18th century Japanese Hirado blue and white porcelain vase or figural brush pot later mounted in the 19th century in gilt bronze by L' Escalier de Cristal, Paris, France. The round pot with guardian lion masks and held by two children in the Chinese taste. Karako is a Japanese term used in art with the depiction of Chinese children playing. The literal translation means "Tang children". less