Vase - Pottery - Japan - Butterfly Vase
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Japanese vintage ceramic vase by Yasuda Zenkō (安田全宏), with a deep green Oribe glaze, a three‑dimensional butterfly decoration, and traditional botanical pattern, standing 17 cm high and 7 cm in diameter with its original paulownia storage box (Kiri-bako).
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A distinctive vintage Japanese ceramic vase by Yasuda Zenkō (安田全宏), featuring an elegant butterfly motif and traditional Japanese decorative elements.
The vase is finished with a deep green Oribe glaze, creating a softly lustrous surface with a calm, sophisticated character. The rich green glaze beautifully enhances the sculptural decoration.
The combination of the deep Oribe green, traditional botanical pattern, and three-dimensional butterfly decoration gives this piece a refined Japanese aesthetic with a strong sense of wabi-sabi and traditional craftsmanship. The butterfly motif also adds a graceful and auspicious decorative element.
The vase comes with its original paulownia wood storage box (Kiri-bako) as well as accompanying information/documentation papers. These original accessories make the piece particularly appealing to collectors of Japanese ceramics and traditional decorative arts.
A distinctive vintage Japanese ceramic vase by Yasuda Zenkō (安田全宏), featuring an elegant butterfly motif and traditional Japanese decorative elements.
The vase is finished with a deep green Oribe glaze, creating a softly lustrous surface with a calm, sophisticated character. The rich green glaze beautifully enhances the sculptural decoration.
The combination of the deep Oribe green, traditional botanical pattern, and three-dimensional butterfly decoration gives this piece a refined Japanese aesthetic with a strong sense of wabi-sabi and traditional craftsmanship. The butterfly motif also adds a graceful and auspicious decorative element.
The vase comes with its original paulownia wood storage box (Kiri-bako) as well as accompanying information/documentation papers. These original accessories make the piece particularly appealing to collectors of Japanese ceramics and traditional decorative arts.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Butterfly Vase
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Model
elegant butterfly motif
Designer/artist/maker
Yasuda Zenkō (安田全宏)
Material
Pottery
Style
Vintage
Colour
Green
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
17 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
7 cm
Diameter
7 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
