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Pair of Japanese Late Meiji Period Fukagawa Porcelain Vases, circa 1900

$29,500per set
£22,654.73per set
€25,962.04per set
CA$41,528.71per set
A$46,521.34per set
CHF 24,196.87per set
MX$567,464.30per set
NOK 308,058.41per set
SEK 290,477.12per set
DKK 193,773.58per set

About the Item

Superb pair of Japanese large Meiji period Fukagawa signed porcelain vases (circa 1900). Intricately hand-painted in cobalt blue underglaze with polychrome and gold overglaze on a stunning bottle-shaped body featuring an elegant long neck, set against a pure white background that is the characteristic of Imari-Arita porcelain. The Mt. Fuji and flowing water kiln mark is the signature of the Fukagawa Seiji Company established in 1894 by Chuji Fukagawa, the son of the founder of the famed Koransha Kiln (Scented Orchid Company) created in 1875. Fukagawa Seiji gained worldwide acclaim after winning the Grand Prix in the Paris World Exposition of 1900. This pair of porcelain vases was created at about the same time as the 1900 Paris World Exposition. They feature scenes from the Nagasaki Dragon Dance Festival (with roots in the 18th century) and showcase a complicated combination of stunning patterns on diamond shape panels. Numerous intricate flower and bird motifs cover other areas of these breathtaking vases. The two porcelain vases are in excellent condition. The late father of the collector of this exquisite pair, who operated one of the leading kilns in the historic Imari-Arita region of Japan, travelled extensively throughout Europe in the 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 period porcelain vases (circa 1900) is among these 104 exceptional and unique pieces. Dimensions: H 13.5 in, D 13.5 in.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Diameter: 13.5 in (34.29 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. This set of Meiji porcelain vases is in perfect condition. There are no cracks, chips or restorations.
  • Seller Location:
    Takarazuka, JP
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CVSD1stDibs: LU2771324034212

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