Ιαπωνικό βάζο με κιτρινωπό φόντο, χειροποίητα ζωγραφισμένο – Τολμηρά πράσινα φυλλώματα και πεώνια σε - Πορσελάνη - Ιαπωνία - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

– Vivid yellow ground densely patterned with fine ring-scale work – a signature of the ao-Kutani decorative tradition
– Boldly painted central cartouche of large green leaves cradling a vermilion-and-coral peony blossom
– Generous rounded jar form with a strong, graphic silhouette, ideal for modern display

Summary: A bold, confidently painted jar in the ao-Kutani (green Kutani) decorative tradition, set apart by its vivid yellow ground and graphic, almost modern handling of the classical peony motif. The jar is covered in a dense yellow enamel worked with fine circular ring-scale patterning; across the front, a commanding central composition of thick green leaves opens to reveal a richly layered coral peony blossom. The strength of colour, the clarity of the brushwork, and the fully rounded form combine to produce a piece of real presence – a natural centrepiece for collectors drawn to Japanese colour ceramics.

The ao-Kutani or ao-de register is one of the oldest and most distinctive traditions in Japanese porcelain, developed in the former Kaga province from the seventeenth century onward. It is characterised by thick, vitreous enamels in a restricted palette of yellow, green, aubergine, and iron-red, often covering nearly the entire surface of the vessel. The style is celebrated for its graphic power and tonal depth, and pieces in this register have long been prized by Western collectors for their directness and painterly vigour.

The handling here is especially strong. The yellow ground is not flat but alive, patterned throughout with a fine circle-scale motif that gives the surface an almost woven texture. Against this field, the green leaves are modelled in broad, confident strokes, with lighter highlights and darker veins giving real three-dimensionality to the foliage. The peony itself is built up in concentric layers of coral and vermilion, crowned with small touches of pale pigment at the centre.

In a contemporary European interior this jar performs remarkably well. The yellow ground picks up warm lighting; the green-and-coral composition reads boldly from across a room. It sits comfortably with mid-century furniture, with traditional antiques, and with pared-back modern schemes alike. Displayed alone on a console or shelf, it becomes the anchor of the composition.

Condition appears good overall, with enamels reading crisply and the ground unbroken. Minor wear consistent with age may be present and should be expected on a decorative jar of this type. Careful review is recommended.

A confident, graphically powerful jar that captures ao-Kutani at its most characterful.

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