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Kutani Porcelain Okimono of a Cat, Japan, Meiji Period.
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Kutani Porcelain Okimono of a Cat, Japan, Meiji Period.

19th century
Sold 5 September 2024 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Kutani porcelain okimono, Japan, c. 1900. Meiji Period. Finely modelled as a sleeping cat, its hair delineated in gilt. Wearing a fabric collar, enamels in iron red, with a turquoise lining, and spots, and having two gilts bells attached.

Height: 7 cm, 2 3/4”.

Length: 19 cm, 7 1/2”.

Depth: 10.5 cm, 4 1/8”.

Condition: Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Kutani Porcelain Cat to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1038868
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Kutani porcelain okimono, Japan, c. 1900. Meiji Period. Finely modelled as a sleeping cat, its hair delineated in gilt.
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Wearing a fabric collar, enamels in iron red, with a turquoise lining, and spots, and having two gilts bells attached.
Philip Carrol Antiques

Height: 7 cm, 2 3/4”.

Length: 19 cm, 7 1/2”.

Depth: 10.5 cm, 4 1/8”.

Condition: Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this Kutani Porcelain Cat to the 19th Century.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Reference Numbers
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SA1038868
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A hand-painted Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a resting cat with red and gold overglaze decorations. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A hand-painted Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a resting cat with red and gold overglaze decorations. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Kutani Porcelain Okimono of a Cat, Japan, Meiji Period.

Archive II A hand-painted Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a resting cat with red and gold overglaze decorations. View II
Archive III A hand-painted Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a resting cat with red and gold overglaze decorations. View III
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A hand-painted Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a resting cat with red and gold overglaze decorations.
Kutani porcelain okimono of a cat, Japan, Meiji Period.
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A hand-painted Japanese Kutani porcelain okimono depicting a resting cat with red and gold overglaze decorations.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectOkimono
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period Japanese
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsResting feline form, Overglaze enamel patterning, Gilt detailing
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 10.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Kutani ware has a long history in Japan, experiencing a major revival during the Meiji period (18681912) when pieces were extensively produced for both domestic use and export, often characterised by intricate hand-painted enamels and gold detailing known as kinrande.

Kutani okimono are crafted from fine Japanese porcelain clay, hand-shaped or moulded, and then decorated with mineral-based overglaze enamelsfrequently featuring iron red and heavy gold leaf applications fired at specific temperatures to achieve their characteristic glossy finish.

Authenticity is generally determined by examining the paste, the quality of the hand-painted brushwork, the presence of specific kiln marks or signatures on the base, and the characteristic wear patterns and craquelure associated with late 19th-century Japanese ceramic production.

These decorative objects work well when placed as focal points on side tables, mantels, or within open shelving units, allowing their craftsmanship to provide a refined contrast against contemporary minimalist backdrops.

Preserve antique porcelain by keeping it out of direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, dusting gently with a soft, dry brush, and avoiding chemical cleaners or immersion in water to protect fragile overglaze gilding.
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