Sold: Wonderful Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Vases

Name: Wonderful Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Vases
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1182402
Price: 495 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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ObjectVases
Period1900 - 1920
StyleJapanese Imari
MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Gold Leaf
ColourBlue, Terracotta, White
MotifsFluted body, Floral reserves, Scalloped rim, Vertical panel design
SizeH 20.5 cm (8 in) x W 14.5 cm (6 in) x D 14.5 cm (6 in)

This pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain vases, dating from 1900, exhibits a traditional Japanese Imari style with hand-painted decoration in cobalt blue, terracotta red, and white enriched with gold leaf. Each baluster vase features a fluted body, a scalloped flared neck, and a vertical panel design incorporating floral reserves. The visible surface includes intricate depictions of flowers, trees, birds, scrolls, and geometric patterns contained within shaped medallions, complemented by a glossy glazed finish. These decorative objects measure 20.5 cm high, 14.5 cm wide, and 14.5 cm deep. In a modern home, these vases provide an elegant decorative accent suited for placement on a sideboard top within an English Country House interior. They function well as standalone display pieces in a living room, dining room, or hallway, adding traditional colour and pattern to a surface arrangement.

FAQs

Imari porcelain refers to hard-paste ceramic wares produced in the Arita region of Japan and exported through the port of Imari. Developed in the seventeenth century, these pieces became renowned for their distinctive palette combining underglaze cobalt blue with overglaze iron-red enamel and gilding.

Traditional Imari ceramics are crafted from kaolin-rich hard-paste porcelain clay. Decorative patterns are executed using an initial underglaze cobalt blue application, followed by a high-temperature firing, after which iron-red enamel and gold leaf details are applied before a secondary lower-temperature firing.

Authentic antique Imari pieces typically feature hand-painted variations in decoration, dark or uneven underglaze blue tones, and visible spur marks on the unglazed base where the piece rested during kiln firing. Weight, visible potting irregularities, and wear to the overglaze gilding also indicate age.

A pair of Imari vases can be styled symmetrically on a wooden sideboard, console table, or mantelpiece to create visual balance. Their saturated cobalt blue and terracotta shades contrast effectively against neutral wall backdrops and natural timber textures.

Clean Imari porcelain by hand using lukewarm water and a soft cloth with mild liquid soap. Avoid abrasive sponges, chemical solvents, or immersing the pieces in hot water, as overglaze enamels and original gold leaf gilding can rub off or degrade over time.

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Wonderful Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Vases

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