Kutani - Teapot - Porcelain

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Rare Meiji-era Kutani porcelain teapot from Japan, circa 1890–1915, hand-painted with geishas and gold detailing, height 24 cm with lid, in excellent condition.

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Rare and elegant Japanese porcelain teapot Kutani-yaki dating from the late Meiji period, circa 1890-1915.
This refined piece perfectly embodies the golden age of Japonisme that captivated European great houses at the end of the 19th century.

The dynamic silhouette with almost Art Nouveau lines is enhanced by a hand-painted decoration of remarkable delicacy: geishas in kimonos, poetic landscapes, flowering trees and traditional Japanese motifs heightened by generous gilt in fine gold.

The red iron-and-gold handles, particularly sculptural, give the whole piece a theatrical and precious presence. The original lid is preserved, a feature now rare on this type of piece.

The mark under the base confirms Japanese Kutani-quality production.
A refined decorative work as much as a true witness to European Japonisme

Height with lid: 24 cm
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji / early Taisho (circa 1890-1915)
Technique: hand-painted porcelain with gold

A piece that would naturally find its place in a maximalist interior, a cabinet of curiosities, a Japonisme collection, or a display case in a specialist antique shop.

In perfect condition
Carefully packaged and shipped securely

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#JapanesePorcelain
#Japonisme
#AntiquePorcelain
#JapaneseAntique
#Kinrande
#GeishaDecor
#ArtNouveau
#Orientalisme
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Rare and elegant Japanese porcelain teapot Kutani-yaki dating from the late Meiji period, circa 1890-1915.
This refined piece perfectly embodies the golden age of Japonisme that captivated European great houses at the end of the 19th century.

The dynamic silhouette with almost Art Nouveau lines is enhanced by a hand-painted decoration of remarkable delicacy: geishas in kimonos, poetic landscapes, flowering trees and traditional Japanese motifs heightened by generous gilt in fine gold.

The red iron-and-gold handles, particularly sculptural, give the whole piece a theatrical and precious presence. The original lid is preserved, a feature now rare on this type of piece.

The mark under the base confirms Japanese Kutani-quality production.
A refined decorative work as much as a true witness to European Japonisme

Height with lid: 24 cm
Origin: Japan
Period: Meiji / early Taisho (circa 1890-1915)
Technique: hand-painted porcelain with gold

A piece that would naturally find its place in a maximalist interior, a cabinet of curiosities, a Japonisme collection, or a display case in a specialist antique shop.

In perfect condition
Carefully packaged and shipped securely

#Kutani
#KutaniYaki
#MeijiPeriod
#JapanesePorcelain
#Japonisme
#AntiquePorcelain
#JapaneseAntique
#Kinrande
#GeishaDecor
#ArtNouveau
#Orientalisme
#CabinetDeCuriosites
#PorcelaineJaponaise
#AsianAntiques
#CatawikiFinds

Details

Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Material
Porcelain
Manufacturer/brand
Kutani
Country of origin
Japan
Dynastic style/period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Decor
Iron red
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
0 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
0 cm
Diameter
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Sold by
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Objects sold
100%
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