A pair of large Japanese Imari baluster vases, Meiji period. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Painted and gilt to the body with shaped panels of blossoming trees and birds in a fenced garden, all surrounded by medallions and stylised flower decoration; 18 in. (45.7 cm.) high (2) - Estimate £2,000 - £3,000

A pair of Japanese Imari jars and covers, 19th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Of tapering ovoid shape, decorated in underglaze bue and iron-red with gilt highlights with shaped panels enclosing blossoming flowers and birds on a chrysanthemum-pattern ground, the domed covers with karashishi finials; 17½ in. (44.4 cm.) high (2) - Estimate £1,500 - £2,500

A pair of large Japanese Imari bottle vasebottle vases. 19th-20th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

Decorated in various coloured enamels and giling on underglaze blue with two shaped panels depicting blossoming flowers in a fenced garden, on a scrolling foliate ground with chrysanthemum; 18¼ in. (46.3 cm.) high (2) - Estimate £1,500 - £2,500

Christie's Interiors, 2 August 2011, London, South Kensington www.christies.com