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Fine Quality Japanese Imari Bottle Vase, Meiji Period.
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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£5,800
Patrick Moorhead Antiques

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Fine Quality Japanese Imari Bottle Vase, Meiji Period.

19th century
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A fine quality late 19th Century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Imari bottle vase. having wonderful bold classical motif decoration with gilded highlights. Beautiful inset hand painted scenes depicting children playing in the gardens.

Batch 81 63074 DANKZ

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japanese Imari Bottle Vase to the 19th Century.

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SA1090844
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SKU00002344
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Description
A fine quality late 19th Century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Imari bottle vase. having wonderful bold classical motif decoration with gilded highlights. Beautiful inset hand painted scenes depicting children playing in the gardens.

Batch 81 63074 DANKZ

Height
56cm (22.05")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japanese Imari Bottle Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1090844
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002344
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A Japanese Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with intricate iron-red, blue, and gold diaper patterns surrounding painted figurative panels.
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Archive I A Japanese Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with intricate iron-red, blue, and gold diaper patterns surrounding painted figurative panels.

Fine Quality Japanese Imari Bottle Vase, Meiji Period.

Archive II A Japanese Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with intricate iron-red, blue, and gold diaper patterns surrounding painted figurative panels. View II
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Archive IV A Japanese Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with intricate iron-red, blue, and gold diaper patterns surrounding painted figurative panels. View IV
Archive V A Japanese Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with intricate iron-red, blue, and gold diaper patterns surrounding painted figurative panels. View V
Archive VI A Japanese Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with intricate iron-red, blue, and gold diaper patterns surrounding painted figurative panels. View VI
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Archive VIII A Japanese Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with intricate iron-red, blue, and gold diaper patterns surrounding painted figurative panels. View VIII
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques

Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Telephone 077 1010 7505
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Spring Gardens
76 Church Street
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1RL
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2018
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Patrick Moorhead Antiques
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A Japanese Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with intricate iron-red, blue, and gold diaper patterns surrounding painted figurative panels.
Fine quality Japanese Imari bottle vase, Meiji period.
Ref: SA1090844
A Japanese Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with intricate iron-red, blue, and gold diaper patterns surrounding painted figurative panels.
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Imari porcelain originates from the Arita region of Japan and is recognised for its vibrant underglaze cobalt blue paired with overglaze iron-red and gold enamels. During the Meiji period (18681912), Japanese craftspeople refined these techniques for Western markets, incorporating intricate figurative scenes, floral patterns, and dense geometric background detailing.

These vessels were crafted from fine kaolin clay fired at high temperatures to produce durable hard-paste porcelain. Decorative elements were applied using underglaze cobalt blue followed by multiple kiln firings for overglaze enamels, including iron-red pigmentation and burnished gold leaf gilding.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit complex hand-painted details, subtle surface irregularities in the porcelain body, and light wear to the gilding where handled over time. Examining the base often reveals characteristic unglazed foot rims, kiln marks, or hand-drawn painted signatures in blue underglaze or iron-red overglaze.

A bottle vase with rich red and gold tones serves as a strong focal point when displayed on a dark wood sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or within a glass cabinet. Pairing the object with neutral textures allows the detailed gilding and narrative hand-painted artwork to draw visual interest.

Dust the ceramic surface regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth to prevent abrasive dust particles from scratching the surface enamels. Avoid using abrasive chemical cleaners or immersion in water, as moisture can degrade delicate overglaze gilding over time.
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