Large Pair of Japanese Imari Style Vases, circa 1880

Japanese porcelain Imari vase, circa 1870.

Japanese Imari pattern porcelain covered temple jar. The body is fluted.

Depicting white and blue flowers in a brown basket. With underglazed blue mark. Makuzu Kozan.

In relief monkeys in a waterfall landscape setting, eating fruit.

Pair of large antique quality Japanese imari vases having a quality pair of antique Japanese imari vases in wonderful red, green and white colours decorated with trees, leaves, flowe...

Fantastic large pair of antique Japanese imari vases having a quality large pair of antique Japanese imari vases, decorated with flowers, leaves, trees, insects and scrolls hand pain...

Both jars are hand-painted in traditional Imari designs. They feature beautiful waterside scenes painted in cobalt blue and two shades of iron red, all with gilded accents. The colors are vibrant, and the scenes are complex. One jar features a shoreline, while the other scene features a cresting wave. Above the main scenes on each jar, there are medallions adorned with gilded floral decorations. Additionally, a ring of patterns inspired by Japanese textiles encircles the shoulder and base of each jar. The hand-painted panels on the reverse side mirror the designs on the front but include many subtle variations. On the side of each jar, there is a classic Imari depiction of a vase set on a garden terrace. These exquisite pieces were crafted in Japan during the Meiji Period, around 1880. Dimensions: 15" tall x 7" diameter at the widest point Condition: Excellent. Price: $2,800 Background of Late Imari Porcelain: Imari porcelains were first exported from Japan to Europe in the 17th century. In the third quarter of the 19th century, Imari porcelain found an eager export market in Europe as the style was compatible with the colors and designs of the oriental rugs used...

Pair of antique Japanese imari vases. Hand painted imari shaped vases in wonderful red, blue, green, white and gold colours. Restoration to one of...