Vintage Japanese Porcelain Vase

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This is a Japanese porcelain vase, likely mid-20th century, hand-decorated in Hong Kong—as indicated by the original paper label inside … Read more This is a Japanese porcelain vase, likely mid-20th century, hand-decorated in Hong Kong—as indicated by the original paper label inside the base.

Key Features:
• Shape:
• Rounded, bulbous form with a small circular opening, typical of ginger jars or decorative vases.
• Design:
• Brightly painted with lotus flowers, lily pads, mandarin ducks, and a rocky landscape, using traditional famille rose colors (pinks, greens, yellows, and purples).
• Decorative banding around the neck includes classic geometric and floral patterns.
• A small red dragonfly adds a delicate detail.
• Base Label:
• Reads: “Japanese Porcelain Ware – Hand-Decorated in H.K.”
• This points to post-WWII export ware, when many Japanese blanks were decorated in Hong Kong for Western markets.

Summary:

This piece is a vintage Japanese export porcelain vase, beautifully hand-painted in the Chinese style, most likely from the 1950s–1970s. It’s ideal for display See less