Fine Pair of Japanese Grey Crackle and Enamel Awaji Bottle Vases Early 20th C. (Circa 1910)

An elegant, matched pair of earthenware bottle-form vases from the noted Awaji Island kilns. Each vase features a well-proportioned bulbous body terminating in a long, slender tapered neck, covered entirely in a luminous grey-celadon glaze with a pronounced, uniform ice-crackle network. The fronts are delicately hand-painted with cold-applied red and gilt overglaze enamels depicting a songbird amidst flowering branches. The reverse faces are simply adorned with sparse falling petals, balancing the composition. A beautiful testament to late Meiji/Taisho period provincial craftsmanship.  

 Dimensions: 10 1/2" Height  

 Condition: Very good antique condition, with minor firing flaws inherent to manufacture. Expected historical wear, including honest loss and flaking to the overglaze enamels, which beautifully speaks to their age and usage. Unsigned, with old inventory numbers to the base.