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Meiji Period Japanese Ovoid Kutani Vase
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Meiji Period Japanese Ovoid Kutani Vase

19th century
Sold 2 November 2025 · Blue Boar Antiques
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A highly decorated Japanese ovoid Kutani vase, painted in the typical palette with a fanciful bird amongst flowers and is signed, Meiji period. The vase dimensions are 47cm high, 23cm in diameter (14cm diameter at the base). It has been lightly cleaned and is ready for use.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Meiji Period Kutani Vase to the 19th Century.

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SA1058914
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10112
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Description
A highly decorated Japanese ovoid Kutani vase, painted in the typical palette with a fanciful bird amongst flowers and is signed, Meiji period. The vase dimensions are 47cm high, 23cm in diameter (14cm diameter at the base). It has been lightly cleaned and is ready for use.

All prices quoted exclude delivery costs. Delivery costs for the shipping of this item to anywhere mainland in the UK is £50.

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Certain postcode exclusions and surcharges apply - see the "Ordering & Delivery" tab on our website for more details.
Blue Boar Antiques

For any overseas deliveries, please contact us for a quote.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Blue Boar Antiques has dated this Meiji Period Kutani Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1058914
Dealers Internal Ref
10112
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An ovoid Japanese Kutani ceramic vase featuring intricate hand-painted bird and floral motifs in red, green, and gold against a white background.
Meiji Period Japanese Ovoid Kutani Vase
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An ovoid Japanese Kutani ceramic vase featuring intricate hand-painted bird and floral motifs in red, green, and gold against a white background.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period Japanese
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Gilt
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsHand-painted bird, Floral patterns, Gilt accents, Ovoid silhouette
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 23 cm (9 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

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Kutani ware is a style of Japanese porcelain traditionally produced in Ishikawa prefecture. Its production spans several centuries, with the Meiji period (1868-1912) being particularly renowned for vibrant polychrome and gilt enamel designs created for international export.

Traditional Kutani pieces are crafted from high-fired white porcelain clay and decorated using overglaze enamels. Artisans typically employ the gosai palette consisting of green, yellow, red, purple, and dark blue, frequently enhanced with intricate gold gilding known as kinrande.

Authentic pieces from the Meiji era often feature hand-painted pictorial scenes, meticulous attention to detail, and underglaze or overglaze painters marks on the base. The porcelain body tends to be dense, and the enamel work exhibits a slight raised texture due to multiple firings.

An antique Kutani vase serves as a striking focal point on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or open shelf. Pair it with neutral backgrounds and minimalist surroundings to let the rich colours and intricate patterns stand out without visual clutter.

Antique porcelain should be dusted gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid using water, cleaning chemicals, or abrasive materials, especially on pieces with delicate overglaze enamel and gold gilding which can flake off over time.
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