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Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.
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Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.

19th century
Description

A rare and unusual 19th Century Japanese Imari lidded vase having a `foo dogs to the lid and handles, classical bold blue and red `Imari colours with oriental motif designs, inset painted panels depicting exotic trees and flowers, raised on an unusual porcelain base.

Batch 72

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Declaration

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japanese Imari Lidded Vase to the 19th Century.

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SA992074
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SKU00001775
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Description
A rare and unusual 19th Century Japanese Imari lidded vase having a `foo dogs to the lid and handles, classical bold blue and red `Imari colours with oriental motif designs, inset painted panels depicting exotic trees and flowers, raised on an unusual porcelain base.

Batch 72

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Date of Manufacture

Patrick Moorhead Antiques has dated this Japanese Imari Lidded Vase to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA992074
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00001775
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Patrick Moorhead Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Patrick moorhead has been one of the uk's finest trade-only antique furniture and art dealers for over 30 years.

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A 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded vase decorated with iron-red, cobalt blue, and gold motifs, featuring a Shishi lion finial and relief mask handles.
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Archive I A 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded vase decorated with iron-red, cobalt blue, and gold motifs, featuring a Shishi lion finial and relief mask handles.

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase.

Archive II A 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded vase decorated with iron-red, cobalt blue, and gold motifs, featuring a Shishi lion finial and relief mask handles. View II
Archive III A 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded vase decorated with iron-red, cobalt blue, and gold motifs, featuring a Shishi lion finial and relief mask handles. View III
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Archive V A 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded vase decorated with iron-red, cobalt blue, and gold motifs, featuring a Shishi lion finial and relief mask handles. View V
Archive VI A 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded vase decorated with iron-red, cobalt blue, and gold motifs, featuring a Shishi lion finial and relief mask handles. View VI
Archive VII A 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded vase decorated with iron-red, cobalt blue, and gold motifs, featuring a Shishi lion finial and relief mask handles. View VII
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A 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded vase decorated with iron-red, cobalt blue, and gold motifs, featuring a Shishi lion finial and relief mask handles.
Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari lidded vase.
Ref: SA992074
A 19th-century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded vase decorated with iron-red, cobalt blue, and gold motifs, featuring a Shishi lion finial and relief mask handles.
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  • ObjectVases & Urns
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Imari
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
  • ColourRed, Cobalt Blue, White
  • MotifsShishi lion finial, Floral foliage panels, Relief mask handles, Underglaze blue and overglaze red bands
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 24 cm (9 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

This nineteenth-century Japanese Imari porcelain lidded vase displays a traditional palette of rich cobalt blue, iron-red, and white enamel, enriched with delicate gold leaf details. The rounded body and domed cover are hand-painted with intricate oriental motifs, floral foliage panels, and inset botanical scenes depicting exotic trees and flowers, complemented by bold underglaze blue and overglaze red decorative bands. Relief mask handles project from the upper body, echoing the sculptural Shishi lion finial perched atop the lid. The entire vessel rests securely upon an unusual, integrated porcelain base with scalloped cut-out feet and continuous linear patterns. Measuring 45 cm high, 24 cm wide, and 21 cm deep, this substantial piece fits gracefully into an English Country House aesthetic. In a contemporary home, this decorative urn suits prominent placement upon a large sideboard top, console table, or grand mantelpiece, serving as a striking focal point in a dining room, hallway, or drawing room. The glazed finish catches interior light, highlighting the intricate hand-painted designs and layered colours from various angles. Collectors of Asian ceramics or those drawn to eclectic interior styling will find this lidded vase brings depth, historical character, and vibrant colour harmony to traditional and transitional living spaces alike.

FAQs

Imari porcelain refers to Japanese export ceramics produced in the Arita region and shipped via the port of Imari. Developed during the 17th century, it is characterised by rich, hand-painted decorations featuring underglaze cobalt blue paired with overglaze iron-red and gilding.

Imari wares are crafted from high-fired kaolin clay to create durable hard-paste porcelain. Decorative elements are painted using underglaze cobalt blue before firing, after which iron-red enamels and gold leaf are applied and fired in a secondary low-temperature kiln.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display minor surface irregularities in the glaze, rich underglaze blue tones, and hand-applied iron-red enamel with gilding that exhibits subtle wear. Look for complex panelled compositions depicting flora, fauna, or mythical creatures alongside molded sculptural features.

Position the vase as a singular focal point on a mantlepiece, sideboard, or entrance hall console to allow its complex colour palette to contrast against neutral walls or dark timber furniture. Pairing it with simpler contemporary decorative objects helps highlight its detailed craftsmanship.

Clean gently using a soft, dry cloth or a slightly dampened microfibre cloth with mild soapy water. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners, immersion in water, or harsh scrubbing, as these can strip or scratch the delicate overglaze enamelling and gilded decoration.
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