A PAIR OF IMARI PORCELAIN GINGER JARS WITH LIDSImari porcelainJapan, 1900s, Meiji period (1868-1912)Painted in the traditional imari color palette of blue and iron red with gold, with two large reserves depicting Chinese boys, one with a pet tortoise on a leash, beneath cherry blossoms, pine trees and sparrows. Between the reserves are dense leaves and vines in red, blue and gold. The lids with a similar decoration. Shape: Ginger jars with lidsDimensions: Height 26.5 cm (each)Condition: Generally, in good condition, the painting slightly worn in some areas. The base ring of one jar chipped. Provenance: German private collection