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Japanese Meiji Porcelain Water Bucket Vase, circa 1880
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Japanese porcelain water bucket vase or teoke from early Meiji era, circa 1880, exhibiting beautiful hand-painting in underglaze cobalt blue and polychrome enameling in red and generous gold details. The beautiful shape of this vase resembles Japanese teoke or water bucket with a notched carrying handle. The use of teoke to carry water goes back to Heian period (794 to 1185). This beautiful piece can be used as a vase or a decorative piece. It is in excellent condition. Dimensions: H 8 x 8.5 in.
The late father of the collector of this exquisite pair, who operated one of the leading kilns in Imari-Arita region of Japan, travelled extensively to Europe in the early 1960s with a mission that he led, to purchase and bring back to Japan antique ceramics that had been exported from Japan to the west over the past 250 years. A total of 104 pieces were acquired and brought back. These were very unique pieces, designed and produced to export to Europe and later to America too, mostly in the 18th up to very early 20th century. These were carefully studied and extensively copied in the hope of creating products that conformed with the long-standing tastes and preferences in the west and bringing back the glory of that era. He concentrated on purchasing massive masterpieces that originated from his region of Imari-Arita. Records show that the mission did a considerable portion of its buying in London. All the 104 pieces have been in his museum quality private collection. This pair of Meiji porcelain vases is among these 104 exceptional and unique pieces.
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Diameter: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. This piece is in excellent condition. There are no cracks, chips or repairs.
- Seller Location:Takarazuka, JP
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2771323835192
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