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Pair of Large Imari Porcelain Vases, C. 1880, Meiji Period.
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Pair of Large Imari Porcelain Vases, C. 1880, Meiji Period.

19th century
Sold 20 August 2025 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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A fine pair of large Imari porcelain vases, Arita, Japan, c. 1880, Meiji Period. The baluster shaped vases, well painted in typical Imari colours, with panels of birds perched amongst pine, bamboo and plum, The Three Friends of Winter.

The necks unusually painted with boys supporting roundels containing rats.

All on a dense ground of floral and textile motifs.

Underglaze blue marks to the bases of both vases.

Height – 42.5 cm, 16 3/4”.

Diameter – 21 cm, 8 1/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Antique Imari Porcelain Vases to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
42.5cm (16.73")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140213
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A fine pair of large Imari porcelain vases, Arita, Japan, c. 1880, Meiji Period.
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The baluster shaped vases, well painted in typical Imari colours, with panels of birds perched amongst pine, bamboo and plum, The Three Friends of Winter.
Philip Carrol Antiques
fig 1. A pair of large Japanese Imari porcelain vases featuring detailed hand-painted floral and botanical motifs in iron red, cobalt blue, and white.
fig 1. Pair of Large Imari Porcelain Vases, C. 1880, Meiji Period.

The necks unusually painted with boys supporting roundels containing rats.

All on a dense ground of floral and textile motifs.

Underglaze blue marks to the bases of both vases.

Height – 42.5 cm, 16 3/4”.

Diameter – 21 cm, 8 1/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Antique Imari Porcelain Vases to the 19th Century.

Height
42.5cm (16.73")
Width
21cm (8.27")
Depth
21cm (8.27")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1140213
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Philip Carrol Antiques Profile Page

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Philip Carrol Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Archive I A pair of large Japanese Imari porcelain vases featuring detailed hand-painted floral and botanical motifs in iron red, cobalt blue, and white. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Pair of Large Imari Porcelain Vases, C. 1880, Meiji Period.

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A pair of large Japanese Imari porcelain vases featuring detailed hand-painted floral and botanical motifs in iron red, cobalt blue, and white.
Pair of large Imari porcelain vases, c. 1880, Meiji Period.
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A pair of large Japanese Imari porcelain vases featuring detailed hand-painted floral and botanical motifs in iron red, cobalt blue, and white.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectVases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Meiji Period
  • MaterialPorcelain
  • ColourMulticolour
  • MotifsFloral panels, Botanical branches, Geometric borders, Scrolled reserves
  • SizeH 42.5 cm (17 in) x W 21 cm (8 in) x D 21 cm (8 in)

FAQs

Imari porcelain is a type of Japanese export porcelain produced in the town of Arita, in the Hizen province (modern-day Saga Prefecture), and shipped from the port of Imari to European markets starting in the 17th century.

Traditional Imari ceramics are crafted from high-fired hard-paste porcelain, typically characterised by a distinctive palette of underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron red, complemented by highlights in gilt, green, and aubergine.

Authentic pieces generally display potting characteristics such as gritty unglazed foot rims, hand-painted underglaze and overglaze pigments with noticeable textural relief, and historical crazing or wear consistent with age.

These decorative objects can be displayed prominently on console tables, within recessed shelving units, or utilised as statement floor pieces to introduce rich colour, pattern, and historical depth into a room.

Dusting should be performed gently using a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid soaking or using abrasive chemical cleaning agents, as these can damage overglaze enamels and fragile gilding.
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