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Pair Imari Porcelain Vases, Japan, C. 1890, Meiji Period.
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Pair Imari Porcelain Vases, Japan, C. 1890, Meiji Period.

19th century
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Pair Imari porcelain vases, Japane, c. 1890, Meiji Period. The vases painted with shaped panels containing flowering trees, before fences, divided by large stylised birds, on a foliage strewn ground.

The bases with continuous lappet motif.

Decorated in typical Imari colours.

Height – 26 cm, 10 1/8”.

Diameter – 16 cm, 6 1/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

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Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases to the 19th Century.

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Pair Imari porcelain vases, Japane, c. 1890, Meiji Period.
The vases painted with shaped panels containing flowering trees, before fences, divided by large stylised birds, on a foliage strewn ground.
Philip Carrol Antiques

The bases with continuous lappet motif.

Decorated in typical Imari colours.

Height – 26 cm, 10 1/8”.

Diameter – 16 cm, 6 1/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases to the 19th Century.

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SA1210293
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
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Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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A pair of Japanese Imari porcelain baluster-shaped vases decorated with hand-painted floral patterns in cobalt blue and iron-red enamel on a white ground.
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Archive I A pair of Japanese Imari porcelain baluster-shaped vases decorated with hand-painted floral patterns in cobalt blue and iron-red enamel on a white ground.

Pair Imari Porcelain Vases, Japan, C. 1890, Meiji Period.

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A pair of Japanese Imari porcelain baluster-shaped vases decorated with hand-painted floral patterns in cobalt blue and iron-red enamel on a white ground.
Pair Imari porcelain vases, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Period.
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A pair of Japanese Imari porcelain baluster-shaped vases decorated with hand-painted floral patterns in cobalt blue and iron-red enamel on a white ground.
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Imari porcelain, originating from the Arita region in Japan, is characterised by its distinctive palette of underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron-red enamels, often embellished with detailed floral motifs. During the Meiji period (18681912), production expanded significantly to meet European demand for decorative Asian ceramics.

These pieces were crafted from kaolin clay mined in Arita, hand-formed, and fired at high temperatures. Underglaze cobalt blue decoration was applied before the initial firing, followed by hand-painted iron-red enamels fired at lower temperatures in subsequent kiln runs.

Authentic late 19th-century Imari displays slight asymmetry in hand-painted execution, minor variations in glaze thickness, and subtle signs of age such as gentle foot-rim wear or small kiln firing marks. Look for rich cobalt tones and hand-applied iron-red pigments rather than uniform modern printed transfers.

Displaying a pair symmetrically atop a dark wood sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or console table introduces visual balance and rich colour. Their vibrant palette pairs well with traditional English country, eclectic, or contemporary maximalist aesthetics.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush to prevent abrading surface enamels. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive sponges, or immersion in hot water, as rapid temperature shifts can stress aged glazes.
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