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Pair of Imari Vases
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Pair of Imari Vases

1900 - 1920
Description

A great pair of early 20th century Imari vases decorated with bridges, trees and blossoms and painted in traditional strong reds and blues on a white ground.

This pair of very decorative Japanese vases are in very good condition.

c. 1900

Height: 9.75" 25 cm

Width: 6" 15 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated these Pair Imari Porcelain Vases to the 1900s.

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SA881567
Dealers Internal Reference
D937
Description
A great pair of early 20th century Imari vases decorated with bridges, trees and blossoms and painted in traditional strong reds and blues on a white ground.

This pair of very decorative Japanese vases are in very good condition.

c. 1900

Height: 9.75" 25 cm

Width: 6" 15 cm

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated these Pair Imari Porcelain Vases to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA881567
Dealers Internal Ref
D937
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Imari porcelain vases decorated with cobalt blue and rust red floral foliage patterns on a white ground.
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Archive I A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Imari porcelain vases decorated with cobalt blue and rust red floral foliage patterns on a white ground.

Pair of Imari Vases

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A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Imari porcelain vases decorated with cobalt blue and rust red floral foliage patterns on a white ground.
Pair of Imari Vases
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A pair of baluster-shaped Japanese Imari porcelain vases decorated with cobalt blue and rust red floral foliage patterns on a white ground.
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Imari porcelain refers to Japanese porcelain wares produced in the Arita region of Hizen province and historically exported via the port of Imari. The style developed in the seventeenth century, characterised by rich underglaze blue combined with overglaze iron-red enamels.

Craftsmen produce Imari porcelain using kaolin clay fired at high temperatures to create a hard white body. The design process involves painting cobalt blue underglaze decoration before initial firing, followed by overglaze enamel application and secondary firings.

Authentic pieces frequently display hand-painted brushwork with slight irregularities, minor glaze pit marks, and light surface wear to the overglaze red enamels. Examining the unglazed foot rim for dense white paste and checking the depth of the underglaze blue pigment aids identification.

A pair of Imari porcelain vases creates a balanced, symmetrical focal point when placed on a fireplace mantelpiece, console table, or sideboard. The blue and rust red colour palette provides structure against neutral backdrops or timber finishes.

Clean antique porcelain by dusting regularly with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a soft brush. Avoid immersing the ceramic in water or using abrasive chemical cleaners, as these methods can degrade overglaze enamels and gilding over time.
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