Antique Ao-Kutani Yoshidaya Style Art Deco Pedestal Vase Fuku Mark C. 1920s–1940s

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A striking and unusual Japanese Kutani porcelain vase executed in the celebrated Ao-Kutani (Aode) Yoshidaya tradition with a distinctly Art … Read more A striking and unusual Japanese Kutani porcelain vase executed in the celebrated Ao-Kutani (Aode) Yoshidaya tradition with a distinctly Art Deco silhouette. Standing 7 inches high, this hand-painted vase features a bulbous globe-form body raised on a flared pedestal base decorated with tube-lined vertical striping.

The vase showcases a vibrant palette of black, yellow, red, cobalt blue, purple, gold, and emerald green enamels. A large red peony blossom is painted against a dramatic black and yellow ground accented with stylized floral motifs. The underside bears a black Fuku mark on yellow glaze.

The design reflects an intriguing fusion of traditional Kutani decoration and Western-influenced aesthetics popular during Japan's Taisho and early Showa periods (approximately 1920s–1940s). The bold form, geometric pedestal, and saturated enamels create what collectors often describe as an "experimental" or transitional design blending Japanese craftsmanship with Art Deco tastes. Kutani's Yoshidaya style is renowned for its use of yellow, green, purple, and dark blue enamels and its revival of earlier Ao-Kutani decorative traditions.

Dimensions:
• Height: 7 in.
• Diameter: 4 in.

Condition:
Good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age and display. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. Please review photos carefully.

Style:
• Japanese Kutani Ware
• Ao-Kutani / Aode Influence
• Yoshidaya Style
• Art Deco
• Hand-Painted Porcelain

Keywords:
Kutani vase, Ao Kutani, Yoshidaya style, Fuku mark, Japanese porcelain, Art Deco vase, Midori-e, peony vase, antique Japanese pottery, hand-painted Kutani, collector ceramics, Japanese decorative arts. See less