"Vase - Double Gourd, Kutani, Signed, Japan, Meiji Era (1868-1912)."
Vase in the shape of a double gourd. The painted decoration shows butterflies flying around the flowers of a blooming peony (botan) - a Japanese symbol of favorable development, wealth and nobility. Various intricately painted ornamental designs are depicted all around.
Glazed, hand-painted and gilded porcelain.
Kutani, signed, Japan, Meiji era (1868-1912).
Height 51 cm, diameter 23.5 cm.
Very good state of conservation.
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