Japanese Vase with Cranes Saikyū-Gama, 1980

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An elegant, handmade vase from Japan, crafted at the renowned Saikyū-gama kiln and signed on the underside with 彩玖窯製 ("made … Read more An elegant, handmade vase from Japan, crafted at the renowned Saikyū-gama kiln and signed on the underside with 彩玖窯製 ("made by Saikyū-gama"). The piece belongs to the rich tradition of Kutani ware, known for its refined decoration and high-quality craftsmanship.

Dimensions: Height 20 cm, diameter 22 cm.

This vase combines traditional Japanese aesthetics with a modern finish characteristic of ceramics from the 1980s. Its shape is soft and rounded, with a gently tapering neck that gives it a balanced and harmonious presence.

The decoration depicts a serene mountain landscape, bathed in warm golden-yellow tones and surrounded by misty greens. Two cranes glide through the sky – a classic Japanese symbol of happiness and long life. The fine craquelure glaze adds depth and texture to the surface.

A timeless and decorative object that functions equally well as a piece of art or as an elegant flower vase. In perfect condition. This piece has an attribution mark,
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