Antique Japanese Blue White Porcelain Openwork Brush Holder Reticulated Kiku 4" For Sale

Antique Japanese Pierced Blue & White Porcelain Scholar's Brush Holder (Fude-ire) — c. 1920sUp for sale is a stunning, authentic antique Japanese porcelain scholar's desk brush holder (Fude-ire / Fude-tate). This rectangular vase features masterfully hand-carved reticulated openwork windows on all four sides depicting stylized "Kiku" (chrysanthemum) floral blossoms. The open panels are beautifully framed with hand-painted underglaze cobalt blue scrolls and leaves. Perfectly scaled for a desk accessory, vanity toothbrush holder, or historical display piece.**Product Details:**
* **Country of Origin:** Japan
* **Estimated Era:** Late Meiji to Early Showa period (c. 1910s - 1930s)
* **Technique:** Reticulated pierced openwork carving with underglaze sometsuke cobalt blue
* **Dimensions:** Stands approximately 4 inches tall by 2 inches wide across the square rim**Condition Report:**
This antique piece is in pristine condition. Unlike many surviving reticulated porcelain items from this era, it features absolutely NO chips, cracks, hairline breaks, or repairs to the delicate interior openwork windows. The glaze is bright and clean throughout. (Please note: naturally occurring tiny kiln pinholes or grit on the unglazed foot rim are typical of early 20th-century Japanese pottery and are mentioned for absolute accuracy).Item will be packaged with extreme care using professional-grade materials and shipped fully insured via calculated shipping. Please review the high-definition photos for exact condition details.