Vase - Porcelain - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)...

JAPAN - MEIJI PERIOD (1868-1912) Oda Jinzo Workshop (active late 19th - early 20th century) Rare baluster vase in Kutani porcelain with a flared neck and circular foot. Important polychrome decoration in enamels of the iron red palette (aka-e) enhanced with rich two-tone gilding. The body is adorned with a double continuous motif in reserve: On one side: A lively genre scene featuring three women (including a musician and a young girl) in a leafy garden. On the other side: A bird (finch) perched among lush floral arrangements of peonies, chrysanthemums and plum blossoms in full bloom. The shoulder and neck are animated by a luxurious alternation of intricately cut geometric cartouches, seigaiha waves, gilded scrolls, and floral medallions on a red iron ground. The inner neck presents a frieze of stylized draperies. Red calligraphic mark under the base: 織田製 (Oda Sei) for the Oda Jinzo Shoten workshop-decorator (Yokohama/Kaga). Dimensions: Height: 33 cm; Maximum diameter (or neck): 15.5 cm Condition: Good overall condition of the body and freshness of the gilding. To note: restoration at the neck with a broken section, showing visible traces and old metal soldering in brown on the exterior. Normal wear to gilding in places. Unprecedented on the market A Certificate of Authenticity will be provided to the purchaser. Express insured and secure shipping 24h by Fedex - Chronopost - DHL - UPS. Shipment only within EUROPE. Protective packaging included.

Estimate:£190.37

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