Meiji Imari Potiches, Japan, Set of 2

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legant pair of Imari-style lidded potiches, dating back to the Meiji period (1868-1912).
These vases feature the rich and distinctive … Read more legant pair of Imari-style lidded potiches, dating back to the Meiji period (1868-1912).
These vases feature the rich and distinctive polychrome decoration typical of the Imari style, characterized by the predominant use of cobalt blue, iron red and gold.

Period: Meiji period (1868-1912)

Style: Imari

Materials: Porcelain

Decoration: Each potiche is intricately decorated with an intricate pattern that includes:

Central panels: Polylobed reserves depicting flowers and other naturalistic elements typical of Japanese iconography. Decorative fields: Alternation of vertical sections with geometric motifs, stylized florals (chrysanthemums, peonies), and fan decorations. Lid: Domed lid with coordinated decoration, surmounted by a knob in the shape of a stylized lotus bud, also decorated in polychrome and gold. See less