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Up for sale or buy-it-now is a striking antique Japanese porcelain bottle vase dating from the historic Meiji Period (1868â1912) or early 20th century. This elegant piece masterfully blends the vibrant, rich iron-red enamel palette characteristic of traditional Kutani ware with the heavy, raised gold embellishments (moriage) iconic to Satsuma style export ceramics.
Key Features & Craftsmanship:
- Distinctive Form: Features an elongated, slender bottleneck design sitting atop a classic teardrop body.
- Twin Handles: Accented with two beautifully molded figural animal-head loop rings seamlessly integrated into the neck.
- Intricate Design Panels: The surface is lavishly decorated with hand-painted diaper patterns, geometric honeycomb grids, traditional floral motifs, and abstract gold cloud borders framing central illustrative panels.
- Fine Dimensions: Measures approximately 10.5 inches in height, making it an excellent display piece for shelf, mantle, or curio cabinet collections.
- Condition Notes: Unsigned flat unglazed base. Good antique condition with beautiful, vibrant hand-painted enamels and intricate gold gilt work. Shows minor age-appropriate wear to the gilding and some shelf wear/discoloration on the unglazed bottom base. No major chips or cracks detected. Please review all high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic
Perfect addition for collectors of late-nineteenth-century East Asian art, export porcelain, or Japanese antiques.