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Pair of Quality Antique Japanese Imari Lidded Vases
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Pair of Quality Antique Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

19th century
Description

A striking and decorative pair of Japanese Imari lidded vases finely hand-painted in the traditional Imari palette of rich cobalt blue, iron red and vibrant gilding. These baluster-shaped vases display exceptional symmetry as a pair, with well-matched proportions, colour balance and decorative detailing.

Each vase is decorated with dense panels of stylised chrysanthemums, peonies and scrolling foliage, framed by bold red cartouches and enhanced throughout with fine gilt embellishment. The domed lids are equally detailed, topped with elegant onion-shaped finials making the pair particularly impressive in both height and presence.

The vases each bear a hand-painted red mark to the base, reading ????(Fuku-ju) — an auspicious phrase meaning "Good Fortune and Longevity", commonly used on Meiji-period export porcelain.

Highly decorative and beautifully balanced, this pair is ideal for a mantel, console table or as statement pieces within a larger Imari collection.

Condition

Very good antique condition. No cracks or structural issues noted.

Dimensions (Each Vase)

Height: 36 cm (14.2 in)

Width: 16 cm (6.3 in)

Depth: 16 cm (6.3 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: Japan

Physical Dimensions
Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

London City Antiques has dated these Japanese Imari Lidded Vases to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1178835
Dealers Internal Reference
2926
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A striking and decorative pair of Japanese Imari lidded vases finely hand-painted in the traditional Imari palette of rich cobalt blue, iron red and vibrant gilding.
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These baluster-shaped vases display exceptional symmetry as a pair, with well-matched proportions, colour balance and decorative detailing.
London City Antiques
fig 1. A pair of matching Japanese Imari lidded porcelain vases featuring fluted baluster bodies decorated with cobalt blue, iron-red, and gilded floral motifs.
fig 1. Pair of Quality Antique Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

Each vase is decorated with dense panels of stylised chrysanthemums, peonies and scrolling foliage, framed by bold red cartouches and enhanced throughout with fine gilt embellishment. The domed lids are equally detailed, topped with elegant onion-shaped finials making the pair particularly impressive in both height and presence.

fig 2. A pair of matching Japanese Imari lidded porcelain vases featuring fluted baluster bodies decorated with cobalt blue, iron-red, and gilded floral motifs.
fig 2. Pair of Quality Antique Japanese Imari Lidded Vases

The vases each bear a hand-painted red mark to the base, reading ????(Fuku-ju) — an auspicious phrase meaning "Good Fortune and Longevity", commonly used on Meiji-period export porcelain.

Highly decorative and beautifully balanced, this pair is ideal for a mantel, console table or as statement pieces within a larger Imari collection.

Condition

Very good antique condition. No cracks or structural issues noted.

Dimensions (Each Vase)

Height: 36 cm (14.2 in)

Width: 16 cm (6.3 in)

Depth: 16 cm (6.3 in)

Date: 1860

Origin: Japan

Height
36cm (14.17")
Width
16cm (6.30")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

London City Antiques has dated these Japanese Imari Lidded Vases to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1178835
Dealers Internal Ref
2926
London City Antiques
London City Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

At london city antiques we specialise in fine english antiques

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A pair of matching Japanese Imari lidded porcelain vases featuring fluted baluster bodies decorated with cobalt blue, iron-red, and gilded floral motifs.
Pair of Quality Antique Japanese Imari Lidded Vases
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A pair of matching Japanese Imari lidded porcelain vases featuring fluted baluster bodies decorated with cobalt blue, iron-red, and gilded floral motifs.
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Imari porcelain originates from the Arita region of Japan and was named after the port of Imari, from where it was exported to Europe starting in the seventeenth century. The style gained widespread popularity during the Edo and Meiji periods for its vivid palette and intricate decorative compositions.

Imari wares are crafted from high-fired hard-paste porcelain. The decoration traditionally combines underglaze cobalt blue painting with overglaze iron-red enamelling and hand-applied gold leaf or gilding.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-painted details with slight variations in symmetry, characteristic spur marks on the base from kiln firing, and natural wear to the overglaze gilding and enamels.

A pair of Imari vases can be placed symmetrically on a fireplace mantelpiece, sideboard, or console table. The contrast of rich cobalt blue and iron red adds visual depth to modern neutral colour schemes.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth or soft brush. Avoid abrasive cleaners, chemical solvents, or submersion in water, as these can erode the delicate overglaze enamels and gold leafing.
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