Vase - Porcelain - Japan - Hydrangea Cobalt Blue

Item Description
This is a porcelain vase by 深川製磁 Fukagawa Seiji, the Arita porcelain maker. It has a deep cobalt-blue ground decorated with hydrangea blossoms, shaded from blue to soft pink, among gold-painted leaves. The rim is gilded. The shouldered, rounded body rests on a flared foot, and the base carries the maker's blue mark of Mount Fuji above the characters 深川製. The blue ground and the fine gold detailing give it a refined presence in a traditional or modern interior.　This is a superb porcelain vase by the prestigious Fukagawa Seiji kiln (indicated by the Mount Fuji mark on the base), known as an official purveyor to the Japanese Imperial Household. Crafted from exquisitely translucent white porcelain, it features elegantly painted hydrangea blossoms in vibrant blue and soft pink. The rim and fine details are highlighted with gold, creating a graceful shimmer. A first-class piece that brings a high level of sophistication to both traditional and modern interiors.

Maker: Fukagawa Seiji (Arita ware)

Material: Porcelain with gold detailing

Mark: Blue underglaze mark of Mount Fuji on the base

（Description / Artist Profile 用）
1. History of Fukagawa Seiji

Foundation & Background: Founded in 1894 in Arita, Saga Prefecture, by Fukagawa Chūji (the second son of the Fukagawa family, which established the historic Arita porcelain kiln "Koransha").

Global Acclaim: Soon after its establishment, the company exhibited a large vase at the 1900 Paris Exposition and won the highest honor, the Gold Medal (Médaille d'Or). This propelled its reputation across Europe, exporting numerous high-art porcelains overseas.

Characteristics ("Fukagawa Blue"): Characterized by translucent white porcelain, its signature deep cobalt blue (Fukagawa Blue), and delicate gold detailing, captivating collectors worldwide.

2. Imperial Patronage (Purveyor to the Imperial Household)

Deep Connection: Deeply tied to the Japanese Imperial family, Fukagawa Seiji's works are regularly used and cherished within the Imperial Court.

Recognized for its superior craftsmanship and elegance, the company was appointed as an official purveyor to the Imperial Household Agency (Kunai-chō Goyōtashi). Its custom-made pieces and tableware have been traditionally adopted for imperial banquets, official palace ceremonies, and state guesthouses welcoming international dignitaries.

3. Where to See Fukagawa Seiji Works (Museums & Facilities)
Historic masterpieces and works by successive generations can be closely appreciated at the following locations:

Chūjikan at China on the Park (Arita, Saga Prefecture): Located at the headquarters of Fukagawa Seiji, this facility displays precious Meiji- and Taisho-era "Old Fukagawa" vintage pieces crafted by the founder, Fukagawa Chūji, with minimal glass casing. It is an ideal spot to experience the history and origins of Fukagawa Blue.

Domestic and International Ceramic Museums: Public museums in Japan housing modern Meiji/Taisho ceramics and international modern art collections featuring items exhibited at world expositions.

Artist Profile
Fukagawa Seiji is a porcelain manufacturer in Arita, Saga Prefecture. The Fukagawa family began making porcelain around 1650, and the company was formally founded in 1894 by Fukagawa Chūji (1871-1934). Chūji studied European porcelain techniques, including those of Wedgwood and Meissen, and combined them with traditional Arita methods. He received a Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition for a large vase. In 1910 the company was appointed official porcelain purveyor to the Japanese Imperial Household (宮内庁御用達). The company is known for nearly transparent white porcelain with blue decoration, with all production steps carried out in-house.

Size
Height: 24.5 cm
Width: 19.5 cm
Depth: 19.5 cm

Weight
1275 g

Condition
Unused, but kept in long-term home storage. Minor glaze specks and small marks on the unglazed foot rim are visible in the photos; no cracks or chips are apparent.

Additional Information
Manufacturer: Fukagawa Seiji, Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan
Material: Porcelain (Arita ware) with gold decoration
Mark: Blue underglaze mark of Mount Fuji with the characters 深川製 on the base
Note: Fukagawa Seiji has been a purveyor to the Japanese Imperial Household since 1910.

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