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(Reserved Td Pp)japanese Hirado Double Gourd Shaped Dragon and Tiger Vase Dating to the Meiji Period
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(Reserved Td Pp)japanese Hirado Double Gourd Shaped Dragon and Tiger Vase Dating to the Meiji Period

19th century
Sold 11 December 2025 · Oliver Sargent Antiques
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For sale this rare and exceptionally fine Japanese Hirado double gourd shaped Dragon and Tiger vase dating to the Meiji period. Finely painted with a scaly Dragon hiding amongst clouds being watch or stalked a large Tiger within a landscape of Bamboo and water. A rare subject matter along with the exceptional painting and shape makes this piece, a must have, for any serious collector of Hirado porcelain. The vase stands approx. 18cm tall and is approx. 14cm diameter at its widest part. Slight professional restoration the rim of the neck of the bottle. Price £395.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK (Reserved TD PP)

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

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Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Japanese Hirado Porcelain Vase to the 19th Century.

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SA1170259
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OSA1511
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For sale this rare and exceptionally fine Japanese Hirado double gourd shaped Dragon and Tiger vase dating to the Meiji period.
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Finely painted with a scaly Dragon hiding amongst clouds being watch or stalked a large Tiger within a landscape of Bamboo and water.
Oliver Sargent Antiques

A rare subject matter along with the exceptional painting and shape makes this piece, a must have, for any serious collector of Hirado porcelain. The vase stands approx. 18cm tall and is approx. 14cm diameter at its widest part. Slight professional restoration the rim of the neck of the bottle. Price £395.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK (Reserved TD PP)

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Japanese Hirado Porcelain Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1170259
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1511
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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A double gourd shaped Japanese porcelain vase featuring hand-painted blue and white underglaze motifs of a dragon and tiger. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A double gourd shaped Japanese porcelain vase featuring hand-painted blue and white underglaze motifs of a dragon and tiger. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

(Reserved Td Pp)japanese Hirado Double Gourd Shaped Dragon and Tiger Vase Dating to the Meiji Period

Archive II A double gourd shaped Japanese porcelain vase featuring hand-painted blue and white underglaze motifs of a dragon and tiger. View II
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A double gourd shaped Japanese porcelain vase featuring hand-painted blue and white underglaze motifs of a dragon and tiger.
(Reserved TD PP)Japanese Hirado double gourd shaped Dragon and Tiger vase dating to the Meiji period
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A double gourd shaped Japanese porcelain vase featuring hand-painted blue and white underglaze motifs of a dragon and tiger.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVessels and Vases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleMeiji Period Japanese
  • MaterialPorcelain, Cobalt Pigment
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsDouble gourd shape, Underglaze blue painting, Dragon and tiger motif
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 14 cm (6 in)

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Hirado ware refers to fine porcelain produced in the Hizen province of Japan, particularly during the Edo and Meiji periods, known for its high-purity white clay and meticulous blue and white underglaze painting.

Hirado pieces are crafted from exceptionally refined white kaolin clay, shaped by hand or on a wheel, and decorated using cobalt blue underglaze pigments before being glazed and fired at high temperatures.

Authentic pieces typically feature characteristic weight, fine potting, subtle iron-foot rings, hand-painted cobalt details with distinct tonal variations, and occasionally makers marks or kiln signatures on the base.

This type of decorative object can be displayed as a standalone sculptural focal point on a credenza or open shelf, contrasting clean modern lines with historic craftsmanship.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid using chemical cleaning agents, abrasive materials, or immersion in water, especially if the piece has historic repairs or unglazed areas.
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