Vase - Porcelain - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912) (No reserve price)





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Late 19th–early 20th century Meiji-period Japanese Imari porcelain trumpet vase in good condition with two small chips on the upper rim, height 23 cm, base diameter 8.91 cm, featuring floral panels in cobalt blue, iron red, white and gilt, and sold without a stand.
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Late 19th – Early 20th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Trumpet Vase – Floral Decoration
Elegant Japanese Imari porcelain vase, dating approximately to the late Meiji period (circa 1880–1912), featuring a graceful trumpet-shaped silhouette, slender waist, flared neck and spreading base.
Origin & Period: Japan, late 19th to early 20th century, probably Meiji period (1868–1912). Dating is stylistic and not confirmed by a maker's mark.
Decoration: Beautiful floral compositions in deep cobalt blue, iron red, white and touches of green, enhanced by delicate gilt accents. Decorative panels depict bamboo, stylised flowers and intricate foliage.
Craftsmanship: Glazed porcelain with traditional Imari-style polychrome decoration. The scalloped rim and elegant proportions enhance its decorative appeal.
Dimensions:
- Height: 23 cm (9.06 inches)
- Base diameter: 8.91 cm (3.51 inches)
Condition: Good overall condition, with two small chips on the upper rim, clearly visible in the photographs. Minor signs of age and wear.
Collectibility: An attractive example of Japanese Imari-style porcelain, ideal for collectors of Asian ceramics and traditional Japanese decorative arts. Its vibrant colours and refined silhouette make it a beautiful display piece.
Late 19th – Early 20th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Trumpet Vase – Floral Decoration
Elegant Japanese Imari porcelain vase, dating approximately to the late Meiji period (circa 1880–1912), featuring a graceful trumpet-shaped silhouette, slender waist, flared neck and spreading base.
Origin & Period: Japan, late 19th to early 20th century, probably Meiji period (1868–1912). Dating is stylistic and not confirmed by a maker's mark.
Decoration: Beautiful floral compositions in deep cobalt blue, iron red, white and touches of green, enhanced by delicate gilt accents. Decorative panels depict bamboo, stylised flowers and intricate foliage.
Craftsmanship: Glazed porcelain with traditional Imari-style polychrome decoration. The scalloped rim and elegant proportions enhance its decorative appeal.
Dimensions:
- Height: 23 cm (9.06 inches)
- Base diameter: 8.91 cm (3.51 inches)
Condition: Good overall condition, with two small chips on the upper rim, clearly visible in the photographs. Minor signs of age and wear.
Collectibility: An attractive example of Japanese Imari-style porcelain, ideal for collectors of Asian ceramics and traditional Japanese decorative arts. Its vibrant colours and refined silhouette make it a beautiful display piece.

