Vintage Japanese Export Porcelain Temple Jar Mt Fuji Dragon Motif Chinoiserie

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This charming vintage Japanese Satsuma-style porcelain ginger jar features a classic ovoid body topped with a matching domed lid, showcasing … Read more This charming vintage Japanese Satsuma-style porcelain ginger jar features a classic ovoid body topped with a matching domed lid, showcasing a vibrant and colorful decorative design. Set against a deep, striking royal blue ground, the jar is adorned with hand-painted polychrome enamel flowers including plum blossoms and chrysanthemums in shades of pink, orange, and yellow.

The focal point of the body consists of four distinct white-ground cartouche windows framing timeless mythical and scenic motifs: a narrative scene of two women (bijin) in traditional kimonos, a winding imperial dragon, a scenic lakeside landscape featuring pagodas and Mount Fuji, and a soaring mythical phoenix. The underside is cleanly glazed and stamped with a vintage red "JAPAN" export mark. This beautifully detailed lidded jar offers incredible shelf appeal, making it an excellent accent piece for collectors of Asian art or vintage home decor.

Dimensions:
4.25" x 6" (D x H) See less