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Japanese Porcelain Flared Vase with Urushi Red, Gold & Black Lacquer (47cm). Circa 1880.
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Japanese Porcelain Flared Vase with Urushi Red, Gold & Black Lacquer (47cm). Circa 1880.

19th century
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Japanese Porcelain Flared Vase with Urushi Red, Gold & Black Lacquer. Circa 1880.

The porcelain vase deeply lacquered with inset decorated panels in rich red, black and gold japanese colours. The main panels finely decorated with birds, trees and flowers set against landscape / water-pond foliage background. The side panels decorated with extremely fine gold-line cross-hatching. A very difficult technique. [Stand not included].

Condition: Excellent condition with no damage to the vase.

Dimensions:

Height = 47cm ; Diameter = 20cm (at top of vase).

Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Lacquered Porcelain Vase to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 08991172
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Hand-painted gold maki-e lacquer panels: skilled Meiji-period craftsmanship.
Flared ruffled rim: distinctive late 19th-century Japanese decorative form.
Intricate geometric diaper work: meticulous hand decoration across the body.
Gentle softening and fine wear inside the rim: many years of handling.

This is an independent date and photo anotation report compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1141596
Dealers Internal Reference
D:00621
Description
Japanese Porcelain Flared Vase with Urushi Red, Gold & Black Lacquer. Circa 1880.
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The porcelain vase deeply lacquered with inset decorated panels in rich red, black and gold japanese colours.
Dragoncharger Antiques

The main panels finely decorated with birds, trees and flowers set against landscape / water-pond foliage background. The side panels decorated with extremely fine gold-line cross-hatching. A very difficult technique. [Stand not included].

Condition: Excellent condition with no damage to the vase.

Dimensions:

Height = 47cm ; Diameter = 20cm (at top of vase).

Date of Manufacture

Dragoncharger Antiques has dated this Japanese Lacquered Porcelain Vase to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 08991172
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-155 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Hand-painted gold maki-e lacquer panels: skilled Meiji-period craftsmanship.
Flared ruffled rim: distinctive late 19th-century Japanese decorative form.
Intricate geometric diaper work: meticulous hand decoration across the body.
Gentle softening and fine wear inside the rim: many years of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
47cm (18.50")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1141596
Dealers Internal Ref
D:00621
Dragoncharger Antiques
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Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.

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A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base.
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Archive I A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base.

Japanese Porcelain Flared Vase with Urushi Red, Gold & Black Lacquer (47cm). Circa 1880.

Archive II A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base. View II
Archive III A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base.
Archive V A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base. View V
Archive VI A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base. View VI
Archive VII A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base. View VII
Archive VIII A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base. View VIII
Archive IX A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base. View IX
Archive X A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base. View X
Archive XI A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base. View XI
Archive XII A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base. View XII
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A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base.
Japanese Porcelain Flared Vase With Urushi Red, Gold & Black Lacquer (47cm). Circa 1880.
Ref: SA1141596
A Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase featuring a fluted rim, black urushi lacquer finish, and gold painted panels depicting chrysanthemums and birds on a carved wooden base.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialPorcelain, Lacquer, Gold Leaf, Wood
  • ColourBlack and Gold
  • MotifsFluted rim, Chrysanthemum panels, Bird illustrations, Geometric borders
  • SizeH 47 cm (19 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase originates from circa 1880. The body of the piece is finished with a deep black urushi lacquer and detailed with inset panels in red, black, and gold tones. The upper section features a fluted rim with vertical red stripes, while the main body panels display intricate hand-painted gold illustrations of chrysanthemums, blossoming branches, and birds in flight, set against foliage and landscape motifs. Additional geometric gold-line cross-hatching decorates the side panels. The vase measures 47 cm high, 20 cm wide, and 20 cm deep. Suitable for display in a traditional study, hallway, or living space, this decorative vessel makes a striking centrepiece on a sideboard top, console table, or bookcase. The dark palette and metallic detailing suit a gentleman's library interior or an eclectic collector's display cabinet.

FAQs

During the Meiji period (18681912), Japanese artisans combined ceramic craftsmanship with traditional urushi lacquer technique. Porcelain vessels were coated in dark lacquer and decorated with gilded metallic powders and paints to create detailed motifs specifically for export to Western collectors.

These vessels feature a porcelain or stoneware core decorated with sap derived from the urushi tree. Gilded highlights were applied using gold powder or metallic pigment (maki-e technique), accompanied by black and iron-red lacquer pigments.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-applied urushi lacquer over a ceramic body, displaying slight surface irregularities and fine crackle under magnification. They frequently feature traditional Japanese flora and fauna, such as chrysanthemums and sparrows, framed by geometric geometric borders.

Lacquered porcelain vases function as high-contrast accent pieces when positioned on modern sideboards, dark wooden consoles, or marble hearths. Their dark ground and metallic detailing complement both classic traditional decor and contemporary maximalist interiors.

Dust gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or feather duster. Avoid using water, liquid cleaners, or harsh chemicals, as moisture and solvent exposure can degrade traditional urushi lacquer and gilt decorations.
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