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Rare Kutani Vase by Kinrin Workshop, Kaga, Japan, C. 1890
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Rare Kutani Vase by Kinrin Workshop, Kaga, Japan, C. 1890

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A rare Japanese Kutani porcelain vase from the Kinrin Workshop, Kaga province, dating to circa 1890. The vase is of particularly elegant, scarce form, finely potted and hand-painted in iron red and gold enamels with traditional Kutani floral and bird motifs. Cloud-shaped cartouches feature Japanese landscapes and architecture, highlighted with fine gilding. The vase is marked to the base in red: ("Kaga no kuni, Kinrin sei" – "Made by Kinrin, Kaga province"), characteristic of export wares made for Western collectors at the end of the 19th century. The work of Kinrin is known for its delicate gilt detailing and refined decorative style, setting it apart from more commercial Kutani production. Comparable pieces are held in museum collections and have been offered at international auctions.

Condition:

Excellent antique condition. Small original firing flaw (factory dimple) to the upper shoulder. Minor enamel loss to upper and lower rim. Otherwise superb preservation. Original wooden stand included.

Dimensions:

Weight (with stand): 1675 g

Height: 29.7 cm

Diameter (widest point): 15.5 cm

Shipping & Packaging: Fully tracked and insured delivery. Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage. Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible. Customs paperwork provided where necessary for smooth international delivery. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Kutani Porcelain Vase to the 1890s.

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SA1155423
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A rare Japanese Kutani porcelain vase from the Kinrin Workshop, Kaga province, dating to circa 1890.
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The vase is of particularly elegant, scarce form, finely potted and hand-painted in iron red and gold enamels with traditional Kutani floral and bird motifs.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

Cloud-shaped cartouches feature Japanese landscapes and architecture, highlighted with fine gilding. The vase is marked to the base in red: ("Kaga no kuni, Kinrin sei" – "Made by Kinrin, Kaga province"), characteristic of export wares made for Western collectors at the end of the 19th century. The work of Kinrin is known for its delicate gilt detailing and refined decorative style, setting it apart from more commercial Kutani production. Comparable pieces are held in museum collections and have been offered at international auctions.

fig 1. A baluster-shaped Japanese Kutani porcelain vase decorated with red and gold floral motifs on a carved dark wood base.
fig 1. Rare Kutani Vase by Kinrin Workshop, Kaga, Japan, C. 1890

Condition:

Excellent antique condition. Small original firing flaw (factory dimple) to the upper shoulder. Minor enamel loss to upper and lower rim. Otherwise superb preservation. Original wooden stand included.

fig 2. A baluster-shaped Japanese Kutani porcelain vase decorated with red and gold floral motifs on a carved dark wood base.
fig 2. Rare Kutani Vase by Kinrin Workshop, Kaga, Japan, C. 1890

Dimensions:

Weight (with stand): 1675 g

Height: 29.7 cm

Diameter (widest point): 15.5 cm

Shipping & Packaging: Fully tracked and insured delivery. Shipping cost includes professional packaging, careful handling, and secure postage. Carefully packed using recycled materials where possible. Customs paperwork provided where necessary for smooth international delivery. Please review all photographs carefully as they form part of the description, and feel free to ask any questions.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Kutani Porcelain Vase to the 1890s.

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Archive I A baluster-shaped Japanese Kutani porcelain vase decorated with red and gold floral motifs on a carved dark wood base.

Rare Kutani Vase by Kinrin Workshop, Kaga, Japan, C. 1890

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A baluster-shaped Japanese Kutani porcelain vase decorated with red and gold floral motifs on a carved dark wood base.
Rare Kutani Vase by Kinrin Workshop, Kaga, Japan, c. 1890
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A baluster-shaped Japanese Kutani porcelain vase decorated with red and gold floral motifs on a carved dark wood base.
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Kutani ware originated in the Kaga Province of Japan during the seventeenth century and is celebrated for its vivid overglaze enamels. Production from the late nineteenth-century Meiji period frequently features intricate iron-oxide red and gold gilding illustrating traditional birds, flowers, and landscapes.

Traditional Kutani porcelain is formed from refined clay fired at high temperatures, then finished with a smooth glaze. Craftspeople subsequently hand-paint delicate designs over the glaze using iron-red pigments, vitreous enamels, and pure gold leaf detailing.

Authentic items typically display precise overglaze brushwork in iron-red (aka-e) and fine gold leaf, often accompanied by artist or workshop signatures painted in red or black on the underside. The quality of the glaze, porcelain weight, and intricacy of the painted decoration also assist in identification.

A Kutani porcelain vase serves as a visual focal point when positioned on a dark timber sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. Positioning the vessel alongside understated contemporary decor creates a balanced contrast that highlights the intricate artwork.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush to prevent surface scratches. Avoid abrasive chemical cleansers, immersion in water, and exposure to strong sunlight to protect the fragile overglaze enamels and metallic leaf.
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