Pair of Antique Japanese Seto Celadon Bottle Bud Vases Signed Nishiura Enji

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A pair of identical celadon porcelain bottle vases from Japan that are hand painted with scenery, birds and flowers.

… Read more A pair of identical celadon porcelain bottle vases from Japan that are hand painted with scenery, birds and flowers.

The pair of artistic hand painted bottle vases with long slender necks, a globular body, and colorful floral, foliage, and bird motifs over a light green-tinted glaze. Their flat unglazed base shows white porcelain. There are Japanese characters in red on the bases that reads 西浦造 (read right-to-left as Nishiura zō), which translates to "Made by Nishiura."

This is the maker's mark of Nishiura Enji (specifically the 5th or 6th generation), a highly celebrated studio pottery manufacturer operating during the late Meiji period (1868–1912) in Tajimi (Mino/Seto region), Japan. Pieces produced by his company are known as Nishiura-yaki (Nishiura ware) and are renowned for their delicate underglaze decorations, beautiful celadon backgrounds, and high-quality craftsmanship, often winning awards at international World's Fairs.

MEASUREMENTS
3 in (7.6 cm) diameter x 6 in (15.2 cm) tall. Weighs 14.0 oz.

CONDITION
There are no breaks, chips, cracks, or repairs. There is a crack in the glaze near the mouth of one vase. They both have slight wear to the gilding. They have a clean artistic look.

Together, these beautifully decorated Nishiura-yaki vases make an elegant display, showcasing the delicate artistry, refined craftsmanship, and distinctive celadon palette of late Meiji-period Japanese pottery. See less