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Kutani Bijin

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Geisha or Bijin, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A lovely Kutani porcelain model of a beautiful woman, bijin, or perhaps a geisha, Showa era, circa
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A charming and delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early
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Vintage 1930s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

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Japanese Kutani Porcelain Beauty, Bijin, or Geisha, Showa Era, 1930's, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain figure of a bijin or geisha, early Showa Era, circa
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Vintage 1930s Sculptures and Carvings

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Porcelain

Kutani Porcelain Bijin, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Period
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A large Kutani porcelain okimono of a Bijin, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Petiod. The standing Bijin
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Kutani Porcelain Bijin, Japan, C. 1900. Meiji Period
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Kutani porcelain Bijin of large size, Japan c. 1900, Meiji Period. The Bijin, wears beautifully
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin, circa 1900, Meiji Period
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Kutani porcelain figure of a Bijin, Meiji period (1868-1912). The standing Bijin, typically wearing
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin, circa 1890, Meiji Period
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
A large Japanese Kutani porcelain figure, Meiji Period (1868-1912). Beautifully modelled as an
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Kutani Porcelain Figure of a Bijin with a Child, Japan, Meiji Period
By Kutani Studio
Located in Gargrave, North Yorkshire
Kutani porcelain figure, Meiji period, (1868-1912). Beautifully modelled as a Bijin, with a young
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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

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Japanese pottery dates back at least 13,000 years to the Jōmon period. Pieces from the Late Jōmon era display a rope-cord pattern encircling a pot or jug. During the Muromachi period, potters created simple bowls and utensils frequently used in tea ceremonies and were made as both functional and aesthetic objects.

Ceramics made during Japan’s Meiji period, from 1868 to 1912, reflected an explosion of artistic expression propelled by new access to international trade. Details became more intricate and refined, and colors were enhanced with new glazing practices.

Chinese porcelain, meanwhile, is often identified by its shape. Each reign and dynasty had specific shapes and styles that were encouraged by the imperial ruler. During the Song dynasty, for instance, there were four dominant types of ceramic vase shapes: plum-shaped, pear-shaped, cong-shaped (tall and square) and double-gourd.

Chinese ceramics that were made during the Qing dynasty were demonstrative of an expanded artistic expression, with more delicate shapes and a focus on intricate detailing. The shapes of ceramics from this era are thinner, taller and have subtle features like a gentle flare, such as on the mallet-shaped vase.

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