Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase, Late Meiji Period

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A finely potted and imposing antique Japanese Imari porcelain ovoid vase, dating to the late Meiji period (circa 1880–1900), presented … Read more A finely potted and imposing antique Japanese Imari porcelain ovoid vase, dating to the late Meiji period (circa 1880–1900), presented alongside a complementary carved dark wood stand. Standing a substantial 13 inches tall (excluding stand), this fine export piece features an elegant egg-shaped profile heavily decorated in the classic Imari palette. The hand-painted surface features vibrant panels filled with formal floral arrangements, weeping willow or wisteria branches, and stylized iron-red and overglaze enamel diaper patterns seamlessly winding between rich underglaze cobalt blue borders.
The structural details highlight its excellent antique authenticity. The tight interior neck displays prominent, hand-thrown potting lines from its creation on a potter's wheel, finished in a pale bluish clear glaze. The unglazed base shows natural historic shelf wear, mineral oxidation, and firing grit typical of true late 19th-century Arita production. The vase sits perfectly nestled inside the contoured rim of its included footed wooden stand, which features elegant pierced openwork scrolling and dynamic cabriole legs to elevate its display presence. See less