Antique Japanese Meiji Double Gourd Imari Vase

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a beautiful large Japanese antique porcelain vase of double gourd shape from the Meiji period, circa 1870. The vase is beautifully hand painted in bold Imari colours decorated with dragon cartouche in ironstone red and hand gilding. This has a very decorative appeal with a great look. The vase has previously been adapted for use as a lamp with a neat hole for the wire at the base so could be used as a lamp again or just enjoyed as a lovely decorative piece on its own.

The vase is substantial in size measuring 32 cms high by in 21 cms diameter.

UK delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions

Height

32cm (12.60")

Width

21cm (8.27")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA703942

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

We can arrange worldwide delivery on all the items we have in stock, please ask for an accurate quote.

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Description

This is a beautiful large Japanese antique porcelain vase of double gourd shape from the Meiji period, circa 1870.

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The vase is beautifully hand painted in bold Imari colours decorated with dragon cartouche in ironstone red and hand gilding.

Rams Head Antiques

This has a very decorative appeal with a great look. The vase has previously been adapted for use as a lamp with a neat hole for the wire at the base so could be used as a lamp again or just enjoyed as a lovely decorative piece on its own.

The vase is substantial in size measuring 32 cms high by in 21 cms diameter.

UK delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions

Height

32cm (12.60")

Width

21cm (8.27")

Depth

21cm (8.27")

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers