Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Gilt Enamel Buddhist Vase Blue Meiji Era 19th C

Name: Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Gilt Enamel Buddhist Vase Blue Meiji Era 19th C
SKU: INV5042
Price: 205.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£205.00

Inventory Code: INV5042

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Japanese Arita Porcelain Imari Gilt Enamel Buddhist Vase Blue Meiji Era 19th C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5042

Object: Vase

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Japan

Period: Meiji Era

Date: 19th century

Decoration: Buddhist auspicious symbols, geometric bands, stylized waves and gilt enamel decoration

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Height: 6.9 in / 17.5 cm

Width: 4.7 in / 12.0 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Wobbly base causing the vase to sit slightly unevenly, top rim shallow chip 2cm with minor glaze imperfections, gilt and enamel wear consistent with age. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A Japanese Arita porcelain vase of flared trumpet form, richly decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with iron red, turquoise and gilt enamels. The upper section features Buddhist auspicious symbols and stylized motifs against a blue and white ground, while the body is arranged in multiple horizontal decorative bands incorporating geometric, wave and scrolling patterns. A gilt-edged flared rim and colorful interior border complete the elaborate design. The dense ornament and varied palette give the vase a distinctive late 19th century decorative character.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Meiji era Arita porcelain frequently combined traditional Japanese motifs with elaborate polychrome and gilt decoration intended for both domestic and export markets. Buddhist auspicious symbols and repeating geometric borders add cultural and decorative interest to this example.

NOTES

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