Tall vase, karashishi lion dogs and peonies, Imari porcelain, Japan
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1900: Item # 1458368
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The vase is heavy Imari porcelain, decorated on shoulder/neck and above the foot with flower motifs and treasures (shippo) in underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron red and gold. The shishi decoration on the body of the vase is completely done in strong colored overglaze enamels.
Possibly an older Imari vase was painted over in the Meiji period with this bold design. Re-enameling does not require high kiln temperatures, so it is easily accomplished. However, even at low temperatures, the Imari gilding would have burnt. Most likely, the bold shishi design was done at the same time as the iron red and gold decoration that is so typical for Imari.
H 12.25 in.
Few green paint stains, gold somewhat rubbed, few irregularities in the red enamel, which are not considered damages. Overall excellent condition.
