Large Japanese Porcelain Flared Vase. Lacquer Over Black Paint, with Koi. (60cm). Circa 1880.

Large Japanese Porcelain Flared Vase. Lacquer Over Black Paint, with Koi. Circa 1880.

The porcelain vase deeply lacquered with inset decorated panels in rich red, black and gold japanese colours. The main panels finely decorated with birds, trees and flowers set against landscape / water-pond and foliage background, with superb Koi inserts. The side panels also decorated with extremely fine gold-line cross-hatching. A very difficult technique.

Condition: Good unrestored condition. Small chips and some losses to flared rim. Black lacquer missing mainly around the base (stable and not flaking).

A heavy piece at 5Kg approx.

Dimensions:

Height = 60cm ; Diameter = 27cm (at top of vase).