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Hi All,
I am pretty certain this vase is modern, as it appears to be made of some sort of artificial material, and has a western number on the bottom. But it is really well done! It is 5.5 inches tall and is obviously hand-made. It is made of some sort of glassy material, and rings like porcelain, but I think it is some sort of artificial molding material. The interesting thing is the enamel, which is really well done, and very finely done. I guess, to me it looks like the type of enamel you see on modern Peking glass snuff bottles. I would think it is mass produced, except that he vase body is clearly hand made.
The decoration on the top and bottom edges looks more like Japanese Moriage to me. It has mark on the bottom, but I can't read it. Just curious is you can provide any information. Because of the detail, this is one of my favorite pieces, regardless!
I apologize for the color variations in the photos--the vase is bluish gray in color.
Thanks,
Charles
@Charles Bryan,
Hi Charles,
Another delightful looking item you have posted. It looks in superb condition. I love the birds and bamboo!
It's definitely Japanese earthenware and features Herons in flight/other. Some people call these birds cranes but when you see them with long necks can mean either they be egrets or herons. With said necks curved in flight can only mean they are herons (a member of the crane family). Herons, egrets and cranes were a favorite area for Japanese artists especially throughout the Meiji period onwards to the early Showa period. It's beautifully decorated by a master potter in my opinion. Very difficult to put a age on it since I don't know the particular artist. However it's my opinion based on the overall style/theme that it's from late Taisho period 1912-1926 to early Showa period 1926-1989. So in my submission 1920's - 1930's. You will note that there is some portion at the top of the vase that is in my observation genuine gilt as opposed to gold paint. Another indication of early 20th century.
I hope George aka Gfhandle chims in with his thoughts on the artist/other.
Do you have the original wooden box?
Regards,
Mark
Thanks, Mark.
Alas, no. No box. Is it actually porcelain? It is slightly grainy gray, and doesn't look like anything I have seen before. It is really light and thin, and light shows through the thin spots between the ridges on the sides of the vase.
Charles
Hi Charles,
Some might refer to this a “hundred cranes vase”. I think its Japanese also, although it occurred to me that Korea famously produces vases with numerous herons/cranes on them.
Todd
take it with a grain of salt
Hello Charles,
You seem to come up with some mysterious items. The grey color and the Cranes suggest Korea to me. But the bottom right Character in the mark looks like Mount Fuji so that may discount Korea. Perhaps Kutani some of the Kutani wares I have seen are made from a very glass like porcelain but usually much more thinly potted than your vase. Kutani did produce Satsuma type wares. The mark at bottom left looks like western numerals 4 over 33. Once again lets hope George has a look and can translate and solve the mystery of your nice vase.
Michael
Hi Charles,
I am not sure. I thought at first earthenware (by the base) but with your additional pictures perhaps not. Perhaps Brettm is on to something here.
In my opinion it's definitely Japanese by the way of the calligraphy and not Korean. Although that's just my opinion as I can't read/speak the language etc.
If I recall correctly from a previous post by George aka gfhandle the numbers may represent the time period. I see there are additional numbers on the base rim.
Mark
I think it is Japanese. The mark on the bottom right top to bottom seems to be a studio name, and left top to bottom made by artist's name. The other three marks on the foot rim are not numbers and are probably pattern marks.
Later Meiji, possibly (but not likely) going into Taishō.
Yokkaichi Banko & probably from central Japan.
If it's real gilt, it's likely earlier than later: remember per rule of thumb the timeline of Meissen's formula for liquid gold arriving in Japan, and the heavier utilization of such during later mass export products as time progressed.
The bottom is not a number, it's Hiragana.
The later ones in the 20th century going into pre-war were often not signed by an artist, just had a "Banko" seal for mass export:
so yours is unique due to having the script signature, and also the relief work is very well done for this type of stoneware composite.
Hope you enjoy it if currently in your possession - it's a nicer one
Best,
-JRN
Oh, I haven't ever sold anything. I am asking about a lot of items to learn. I have been antiquing--without knowledge--for years and have picked up a lot. And found more with my newfound knowledge!
Maybe when I retire. But I think I will always keep this little vase.
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