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Japanese Porcelain Vase with Urushi Red, Black & Gold Lacquer (30cm). Koi. Circa 1880
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Japanese Porcelain Vase with Urushi Red, Black & Gold Lacquer (30cm). Koi. Circa 1880

19th century
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Japanese Porcelain Vase finely decorated with Urushi Red, Black & Gold Lacquer (30cm). 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 koi, 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: Good condition with no damage to the vase. Minor lacquer loss.

Dimensions:

Height = 30cm

Diameter = 20cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Check ID 09068543
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
White porcelain core visible inside the rim: ceramic base beneath the lacquer.
Raised relief work on the carp: skilled Meiji period Japanese technique.
Unglazed foot rim showing natural darkening: late nineteenth-century firing.
Hand-drawn gold geometric diapering: fine export decoration of the period.

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
30cm (11.81")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1152649
Dealers Internal Reference
D:090020
Description
Japanese Porcelain Vase finely decorated with Urushi Red, Black & Gold Lacquer (30cm). 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 koi, 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: Good condition with no damage to the vase. Minor lacquer loss.

Dimensions:

Height = 30cm

Diameter = 20cm

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 09068543
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
White porcelain core visible inside the rim: ceramic base beneath the lacquer.
Raised relief work on the carp: skilled Meiji period Japanese technique.
Unglazed foot rim showing natural darkening: late nineteenth-century firing.
Hand-drawn gold geometric diapering: fine export decoration of the period.

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
30cm (11.81")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1152649
Dealers Internal Ref
D:090020
Dragoncharger Antiques
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Specialising in early japanese cloisonne, edo enamel artisan period.

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Archive I A Japanese Meiji period lacquered porcelain vase featuring a teardrop shape with a carp panel design set on a carved wooden base.

Japanese Porcelain Vase with Urushi Red, Black & Gold Lacquer (30cm). Koi. Circa 1880

Archive II A Japanese Meiji period lacquered porcelain vase featuring a teardrop shape with a carp panel design set on a carved wooden base. View II
Archive III A Japanese Meiji period lacquered porcelain vase featuring a teardrop shape with a carp panel design set on a carved wooden base. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for A Japanese Meiji period lacquered porcelain vase featuring a teardrop shape with a carp panel design set on a carved wooden base.
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Archive VI A Japanese Meiji period lacquered porcelain vase featuring a teardrop shape with a carp panel design set on a carved wooden base. View VI
Archive VII A Japanese Meiji period lacquered porcelain vase featuring a teardrop shape with a carp panel design set on a carved wooden base. View VII
Archive VIII A Japanese Meiji period lacquered porcelain vase featuring a teardrop shape with a carp panel design set on a carved wooden base. View VIII
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Archive X A Japanese Meiji period lacquered porcelain vase featuring a teardrop shape with a carp panel design set on a carved wooden base. View X
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A Japanese Meiji period lacquered porcelain vase featuring a teardrop shape with a carp panel design set on a carved wooden base.
Japanese Porcelain Vase With Urushi Red, Black & Gold Lacquer (30cm). Koi. Circa 1880
Ref: SA1152649
A Japanese Meiji period lacquered porcelain vase featuring a teardrop shape with a carp panel design set on a carved wooden base.
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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period
  • MaterialPorcelain, Lacquer, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsKoi carp motif, Teardrop body, Geometric border, Carved wooden stand
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This Japanese Meiji period vase dates from circa 1880 and sits upon a dark carved wooden stand with curved feet. The porcelain vessel features a teardrop-shaped body finished with lacquer over black paint in dark brown, red, and gold tones. The main panel depicts detailed koi carp swimming among water foliage and trees, whilst the neck and base sections display vertical ribbing and fine gold-line cross-hatching geometric borders. Minor lacquer loss is visible on the surface. Measuring 30 cm high by 20 cm wide and 20 cm deep, the vase provides a decorative focal point. Suitable for a gentleman's library or study, the piece finds a practical home displayed upon a sideboard top or desk. The rich palette and traditional Japanese motifs integrate well with classic interior schemes as an ornamental display item or centrepiece.

FAQs

Meiji period lacquered porcelain refers to ceramic vessels produced in Japan between 1868 and 1912 that feature layers of natural urushi lacquer applied directly over the porcelain body, creating intricate contrast and multi-textured decorative patterns.

These pieces combine a fired porcelain core with natural sap from the lacquer tree (urushi), often combined with pigment pastes, gold leaf detailing, and hand-carved hardwood stands for support.

Authentic period examples exhibit micro-fine surface crazing within the lacquer, subtle hand-painted brushwork rather than printed motifs, and natural age-related patination around the rim and underside.

Position the piece on a minimalist console table, sideboard, or mantelpiece where the rich dark tones and subtle red accents can anchor the surrounding space without visual clutter.

Keep the vase away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity to prevent the lacquer layer from drying or peeling, and dust softly using a dry microfibre cloth without liquid cleansers.
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