Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Japanese Hirado Dragon Ewer to the 1900s.
This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.
Offered for sale is an exceptional Japanese Hirado blue and white porcelain dragon ewer, dating to the Meiji period, circa 1900. An outstanding example of finely modelled Japanese antique porcelain, combining intricate sculptural detail with beautifully executed underglaze blue decoration.
The ewer features a particularly striking and imaginative design, with a sinuous, three-dimensional dragon appearing to pass through the body of the vessel. The dragon's head and neck form the spout, whilst its tail and body extend to create the handle. The carefully modelled dragon incorporates finely carved detailing, including beautifully defined scales and finlets, demonstrating the exceptional craftsmanship associated with fine Hirado porcelain.
The principal body of the ewer is superbly hand-painted in underglaze cobalt blue, depicting a sage accompanied by a tiger within an atmospheric landscape setting. The reverse is equally attractive, featuring a delicate landscape scene with mist rising above a riverbank. The decoration is executed in varying tones of blue, creating wonderful depth, contrast and detail across the porcelain surface.
The quality of the modelling and painting makes this a particularly desirable example of Japanese Meiji period decorative porcelain, appealing to collectors of Hirado ware, Japanese blue and white porcelain, dragon-form ceramics and fine Oriental antiques.
Condition
The ewer remains in almost mint, original and unrestored condition, an especially pleasing state of preservation for a Japanese porcelain piece of this age.
There is only extremely slight glaze loss to the raised spines on the dragon's leg section, together with a small area of kiln grit. These minor details are illustrated in the accompanying photographs. There are no significant condition issues to detract from this exceptional piece.
Dimensions
• Height: Approximately 24 cm
• Width: Approximately 20 cm
Price: £1,195.00
The price includes shipping within the United Kingdom.
A particularly fine and highly decorative example of Japanese Hirado blue and white porcelain from the Meiji period. Its impressive dragon-form handle and spout, exceptional quality of modelling, beautifully painted landscape decoration and excellent original condition combine to make this a wonderful addition to a collection of Japanese antiques or fine Oriental porcelain.
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Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Japanese Hirado Dragon Ewer to the 1900s.
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.
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Japanese Hirado Blue and White Dragon Ewer – Meiji Period, Circa 1900
