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Pair Japanese Imari Fluted Trumpet Vases, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan

$4,300per set
£3,262.74per set
€3,730.65per set
CA$6,005.93per set
A$6,677.78per set
CHF 3,486.77per set
MX$81,284.86per set
NOK 44,489.65per set
SEK 41,684.68per set
DKK 27,842.55per set
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An unusual and dramatic matched pair of Japanese Imari fluted trumpet mouth vases, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. The elegant vases feature a short and squat globular body with high shoulders and a wide and tall neck with a large flared trumpet mouth, all with a fluted design and ribbed texture. The decoration a combination of underglaze blue, overglaze enamels, and gilt painting. The bodies decorated in underglaze blue with patterns of arrowhead shaped leaves and flowers. The tall and wide neck of the vases are decorated in the traditional Imari color palette of orange red, gold, blue, green, and white. Large shaped reserves on the necks are painted with bounding foo lions, shishi, painted in gilt. The shishi leap energetically through large sprays of blooming peony under gnarled boughs of blossoming plum. The dramatic trumpet mouths with a beautiful coral red lip decorated with scrolling floral motifs in gilt.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Diameter: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No chips, cracks, or repairs noted. Rubbing to the gilding. Kiln adhesions to the interiors.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894743465892

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