4 Vintage Japanese Miniature Porcelain Vases Clogs Franklin Porcelain 1980

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View 4 Vintage Japanese Miniature Porcelain Vases Clogs Franklin Porcelain 1980 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Glaze surfaces remain smooth and glossy throughout. Overview  A charming 4-piece collection of vintage Japanese porcelain miniatures, featuring three uniquely styled cabinet vases and a pair of hand-painted blue-and-white clog figurines bound by a cord. Produced during the height of 1980s fine ceramic collecting—including official releases by Franklin Porcelain—this set brings delicate orientalist art and international folk motifs to curio cabinets, shadow boxes, printer's tray displays, or mantel shelf styling within Chinoiserie, Grandmillennial, or Eclectic interior settings. Deep Cultural & Historical Background  This ensemble reflects the fine craftsmanship of late 20th-century Japanese ceramic exporters who specialized in high-detail miniature potting techniques: Polychrome Enamel Figure Vase:  Bearing Japanese factory backstamps dated 1980 for Franklin Porcelain, this cylindrical vase features polychrome overglaze enamel cartouches of courtly figures, cherry blossoms, and fluttering butterflies set against soft green borders. Red Iron Oxide Double-Handled Vase:  Shaped in a classical amphora outline with twin stylized side handles, this piece displays traditional Chinese-inspired red iron oxide enamel decoration, incorporating longevity roundels and blooming floral motifs. Karakusa Scrollwork Baluster Vase:  Finished in a soft ivory glaze, this vase is hand-decorated with iron-brown scrolling leaf and vine motifs ( karakusa ), an ancient decorative pattern representing vitality and family prosperity across East Asia. Delftware Style Miniature Clogs:  A nod to European folk art revivals, this paired set of ceramic shoes features underglaze cobalt blue windmills tied with woven cord and marked with serial production stamps. Condition & Surface Character  All four ceramic objects remain in excellent vintage condition with no cracks, chips, crazing, or structural restorations. Overglaze enamels retain bright color density, and underglaze marks on the bases—including clear Japanese text and 1980 copyright stamps—remain sharp and fully legible. Glaze surfaces remain smooth and glossy throughout. Dimensions & Stand Inclusion Largest Vase:  Height: 3.4 inches | Diameter: 1.5 inches Vase Pair Range:  Height: 3.2 – 3.4 inches | Diameter: 1.3 – 1.5 inches Miniature Clogs:  Length: 2.2 inches | Width: 1.0 inch | Height: 1.0 inch Weight Profile:  Delicate / Lightweight Mounting/Display:  Display stand not included (Object Only; 4-piece collection). Category: Collectibles › Pens & Writing Instruments › Inkwells.

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United States