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Rare Vintage Imari Porcelain Pitcher

$650.29
£480
€561.08
CA$897.49
A$1,005.39
CHF 522.93
MX$12,263.69
NOK 6,657.57
SEK 6,277.61
DKK 4,187.71

About the Item

A striking example of East-meets-West design, this vintage Imari-style pitcher features a richly decorated surface teeming with hand-painted florals, geometric medallions, and fan motifs in a vibrant palette of rust red, cobalt blue, and soft green. The exuberant pattern reflects the influence of Japanese Imari ware, reinterpreted through a distinctly English lens during the height of the Aesthetic Movement. The sculptural form is just as captivating as the decoration: a crisply scalloped base, angular spout, and bamboo-style handle lend dynamic movement and visual complexity. The pitcher’s hand-finished details — from the fine linework to the delicately painted blossoms — speak to the high level of craftsmanship of the period. Imbued with both decorative charm and functional elegance, this rare piece would serve beautifully as a statement jug, a vessel for flowers, or a standalone collector's object. Its bold yet delicate design places it effortlessly in both maximalist and traditional interiors. This pitcher captures the fascination with Japanese decorative arts that swept through Europe in the late 19th century. It's a gorgeous artifact of that cross-cultural aesthetic exchange, marrying whimsy and refinement in equal measure.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Worcester Park, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10436244958462

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