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Japanese Imari Pair of Trumpet Vases – 18th Century, Decorated with Phoenix Birds
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Japanese Imari Pair of Trumpet Vases – 18th Century, Decorated with Phoenix Birds

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Japanese Imari Pair of Trumpet Vases – 18th Century, Decorated with Phoenix Birds

A Fine Pair of Early 18th-Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Trumpet Vases | Circa First Half of the 18th Century

Offered for sale is an attractive and well-matched pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vases, dating to the first half of the 18th century (circa 1700–1750).

Both vases are beautifully decorated in the traditional Imari colour palette, featuring rich iron-red, underglaze blue and decorative gilded detailing. Each vase displays two prominent decorative panels, positioned on opposite sides, each depicting a pair- of elegant phoenix birds. The phoenix, a traditional symbol of good fortune, longevity and prosperity in Japanese decorative art, provides a particularly appealing focal point to this finely decorated pair.

The vases have the distinctive trumpet-shaped necks associated with Japanese Imari porcelain, complemented by attractive bulbous lower sections and carefully balanced proportions. Their matching decoration and form make them a particularly decorative and desirable pair of early Japanese porcelain.

Condition: Both vases have professionally restored rims. Please refer to the photographs for further visual details.

Approximate Dimensions:

• Height: 31.5 cm (12⅜ inches)

• Top rim diameter: 16 cm (6¼ inches)

• Bulbous lower body diameter: 11 cm (4⅜ inches)

Price: £595.00 per pair

The price includes shipping to addresses within the United Kingdom.

An attractive and decorative pair of 18th-century Japanese Imari trumpet vases, ideal for collectors of antique Japanese porcelain, Imari ceramics and Oriental decorative antiques. Equally suited to display in a traditional or contemporary interior, where they would make a striking addition to any collection or room.

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated these Japanese Imari Trumpet Vases to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09713082
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 265-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Bluish-tinted glaze with potting ridges inside: hand-thrown Japanese export porcelain.
Unglazed foot rings carrying kiln grit: typical eighteenth-century saggar firing.
Hand-drawn phoenix cartouches in iron-red and underglaze blue: traditional Edo palette.
Wear to the overglaze gold leaf: natural softening from two centuries of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1244726
Dealers Internal Reference
OSA1664
Description
Japanese Imari Pair of Trumpet Vases – 18th Century, Decorated with Phoenix Birds
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A Fine Pair of Early 18th-Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Trumpet Vases | Circa First Half of the 18th Century.
Oliver Sargent Antiques

Offered for sale is an attractive and well-matched pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vases, dating to the first half of the 18th century (circa 1700–1750).

fig 1. A pair of 18th-century Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vases featuring hand-painted floral motifs and phoenix birds in blue, red, and gold enamels.
fig 1. Japanese Imari Pair of Trumpet Vases – 18th Century, Decorated with Phoenix Birds

Both vases are beautifully decorated in the traditional Imari colour palette, featuring rich iron-red, underglaze blue and decorative gilded detailing. Each vase displays two prominent decorative panels, positioned on opposite sides, each depicting a pair- of elegant phoenix birds. The phoenix, a traditional symbol of good fortune, longevity and prosperity in Japanese decorative art, provides a particularly appealing focal point to this finely decorated pair.

fig 2. A pair of 18th-century Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vases featuring hand-painted floral motifs and phoenix birds in blue, red, and gold enamels.
fig 2. Japanese Imari Pair of Trumpet Vases – 18th Century, Decorated with Phoenix Birds

The vases have the distinctive trumpet-shaped necks associated with Japanese Imari porcelain, complemented by attractive bulbous lower sections and carefully balanced proportions. Their matching decoration and form make them a particularly decorative and desirable pair of early Japanese porcelain.

fig 3. A pair of 18th-century Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vases featuring hand-painted floral motifs and phoenix birds in blue, red, and gold enamels.
fig 3. Japanese Imari Pair of Trumpet Vases – 18th Century, Decorated with Phoenix Birds

Condition: Both vases have professionally restored rims. Please refer to the photographs for further visual details.

Approximate Dimensions:

• Height: 31.5 cm (12⅜ inches)

• Top rim diameter: 16 cm (6¼ inches)

fig 4. A pair of 18th-century Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vases featuring hand-painted floral motifs and phoenix birds in blue, red, and gold enamels.
fig 4. Japanese Imari Pair of Trumpet Vases – 18th Century, Decorated with Phoenix Birds

• Bulbous lower body diameter: 11 cm (4⅜ inches)

Price: £595.00 per pair

The price includes shipping to addresses within the United Kingdom.

An attractive and decorative pair of 18th-century Japanese Imari trumpet vases, ideal for collectors of antique Japanese porcelain, Imari ceramics and Oriental decorative antiques. Equally suited to display in a traditional or contemporary interior, where they would make a striking addition to any collection or room.

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated these Japanese Imari Trumpet Vases to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09713082
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 265-330 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Bluish-tinted glaze with potting ridges inside: hand-thrown Japanese export porcelain.
Unglazed foot rings carrying kiln grit: typical eighteenth-century saggar firing.
Hand-drawn phoenix cartouches in iron-red and underglaze blue: traditional Edo palette.
Wear to the overglaze gold leaf: natural softening from two centuries of handling.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1244726
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1664
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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A pair of 18th-century Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vases featuring hand-painted floral motifs and phoenix birds in blue, red, and gold enamels.
Japanese Imari Pair of Trumpet Vases – 18th Century, Decorated with Phoenix Birds
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectVases
  • Period18th century
  • StyleEdo Period
  • MaterialPorcelain, Enamel
  • ColourBlue and Rust Red
  • MotifsTrumpet flared rim, Phoenix bird motif, Underglaze cobalt blue floral pattern, Iron red enamel detailing

This pair of 18th-century Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vases dates from the Edo Period and measures 31.5 cm in height, with a top rim diameter of 16 cm and a lower body diameter of 11 cm. Each vase is finished with a glossy porcelain glaze in blue and rust red, decorated with underglaze cobalt blue floral patterns, iron red enamel detailing, and phoenix bird motifs across bulbous lower sections and trumpet flared rims. The condition includes professionally restored rims. These vases fit well on a sideboard top in an English country house or contemporary home, positioned to display their hand-painted panels. The white glaze surface, black and grey details in the foliage, and circular concentric ring borders on the base complement the overall Imari aesthetic.

FAQs

Imari porcelain originates from the Arita region in Japan and was shipped globally through the port of Imari beginning in the 17th century during the Edo period. The style gained immense popularity across Europe for its distinctive palette combining underglaze cobalt blue with overglaze iron red and gilded enamel decoration.

These vases are constructed from kaolin-rich porcelain clay, wheel-thrown into a tall beaker or trumpet form with a flared rim. The decoration is created by applying underglaze cobalt blue before firing, followed by hand-painted enamel colours such as iron red and gilding, which are set during subsequent low-temperature kiln firings.

Authentic 18th-century pieces generally exhibit visible signs of hand craftsmanship, including slight asymmetry, glaze pooling, pinholes, and spur marks on the unglazed foot rim. The paintwork displays nuanced hand-brushed detail rather than uniform transfer printed lines.

A pair of Imari vases can serve as a focal point when placed symmetrically on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table. The rich cobalt and red palette complements dark wood surfaces, modern minimalist backdrops, and traditional painted cabinetry.

Dust gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or camel-hair brush to prevent surface abrasion. Avoid using harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive pads, or immersing pieces in water, as overglaze enamels and gilding can deteriorate over time.
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