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Large Japanese Ovoid Porcelain Vase with Blue & White Landscape, by Shigan 芝岩

About the Item

Very large ovoid shaped porcelain vase with a beautiful blue and white mountainscape design accentuated by a low relief details. The top of the vase ends in an elegant small neck. Your eyes first fall on a cosy house with a gabled roof on the edge of a mountain. From the house you have a stunning broad view over a large river flowing at the foot of more high mountains. In the distance two boats can be seen with a flight of birds above the sails. From the highest mountain in the middle a large waterfall flows into the same river. The vase is signed 'Shigan'. When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity. Price including insured shipping.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 25.2 in (64 cm)Diameter: 11.03 in (28 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Shôwa Period 1926-1989
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In the field next to the house an approx. 6 cm thin brown line . Craquelé on the lower part of the vase. See pictures. Other than these small imperfections, the vase is in perfect condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T21711stDibs: LU7165231472872

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