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Antique Meiji Period Earthenware Vase with Butterfly Decoration

$1,450
£1,102.66
€1,271.87
CA$2,031.18
A$2,273.30
CHF 1,187.02
MX$27,734.36
NOK 15,067.61
SEK 14,298.23
DKK 9,497.69
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About the Item

This large antique earthenware vase was made in Japan is circa 1900 in the Meiji period and style. This vase stands a foot high and is done with a very vibrant orange ground with numerous well executed butterflies in flight in varying sizes around the bulbous base with heavy gilt decoration on the neck. The vase is clearly marked on the bottom but the artist was unable to be identified.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Seat Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No damage identified. Some light wear to gilt finish around rim and bottom of the base consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355218884252

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