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A Japanese Pair of Kutani Vases

19th century
Description

A nice quality pair of 19th century porcelain Asian red hand painted Kutani vases from the Meiji period. They have floral decoration also of figures and a goldfish bowl with fish inside. In very good condition signed at the base of both vases.

Approx

Height 32cm

Width at middle of vase 17cm

£650

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Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

Devonshire Antiques has dated these Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases to the 19th Century.

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SA615758
Description
A nice quality pair of 19th century porcelain Asian red hand painted Kutani vases from the Meiji period. They have floral decoration also of figures and a goldfish bowl with fish inside. In very good condition signed at the base of both vases.

Approx

Height 32cm

Width at middle of vase 17cm

£650

Contact 07970119030

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

Devonshire Antiques has dated these Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vases to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA615758
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Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2017
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A pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain baluster vases painted with figurative scenes, fishbowls, and geometric borders in iron-red and gold.
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Archive I A pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain baluster vases painted with figurative scenes, fishbowls, and geometric borders in iron-red and gold.

A Japanese Pair of Kutani Vases

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A pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain baluster vases painted with figurative scenes, fishbowls, and geometric borders in iron-red and gold.
A Japanese pair of Kutani vases
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A pair of Japanese Kutani porcelain baluster vases painted with figurative scenes, fishbowls, and geometric borders in iron-red and gold.
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Kutani porcelain is a traditional style of Japanese ceramic art originating from Ishikawa Prefecture, dating back to the 17th century. It is recognised for rich overglaze enamels, intricate line work, and depictions of landscapes, flora, or figurative historical scenes.

Kutani pieces are crafted from dense porcelain clay fired at high temperatures before receiving overglaze enamel decoration. Artisans apply iron-red pigment, polychrome enamels, and gold leaf detailing before a final lower-temperature firing.

Authentic late 19th-century Kutani wares typically display hand-painted character signatures on the base, often in red or gold over the glaze. The enamel decoration exhibits noticeable depth, hand brushwork texture, and fine iron-red line work rather than printed transfers.

Positioning a matching pair symmetrically on a mantelpiece, sideboard top, or console table creates balanced visual structure. The warm iron-red tones contrast effectively against dark wood surfaces, neutral backdrops, or contemporary cabinetry.

Dust the surface regularly using a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove loose particles. Avoid immersing hand-painted ceramic in water or using abrasive chemical cleaners, which can cause erosion to gilding and overglaze enamels.
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