96 - JAPAN – Kutani porcelain vase decorated with birds, figures, and landscapes – Meiji period

JAPAN – Kutani porcelain vase decorated with birds, figures, and landscapes – Meiji period Description: An elegant Japanese porcelain vase, with a flattened globular shape, rounded shoulders, and a long, narrow neck, featuring a rich polychrome and gilded decoration on a red iron-glaze background. The body is adorned with several reservations with flowing contours depicting a long-tailed bird among chrysanthemum flowers, Japanese figures in traditional costumes set against a wooded landscape, as well as compositions of flowers, bonsai, and aquatic motifs. The piece is enhanced by delicate gilded ornaments, scrollwork, and stylized motifs, reflecting the refinement of Japanese porcelain intended for export in the late 19th century. Japanese mark painted in red on the underside of the base; undeciphered. Condition: Appears to be in good overall condition, with slight signs of age and wear on the gilding. Condition: Appears to be in good overall condition, with slight signs of age and wear on the gilding. Dimensions: H. 14.5 × Diam. 12.5 cm.