Antique Japanese Kutani Ware Kyusu Teapot Iron Red Gold Scholars Meiji Taisho

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View Antique Japanese Kutani Ware Kyusu Teapot Iron Red Gold Scholars Meiji Taisho with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The surface displays delicate stippling and layered brushwork characteristic of high-quality Kutani export wares. The teapot retains its original fitted lid, decorated en suite, and stands on a hand-finished unglazed foot ring, confirming traditional kiln production. Offered for sale is an authentic antique Japanese Kutani ware kyūsu (side-handled teapot) dating to the late Meiji to early Taishō period (circa 1890–1920). This finely crafted porcelain teapot is richly decorated in iron-red enamels with extensive hand-applied gold (kinrande), featuring continuous figural scenes of scholars, elders, and attendants, a traditional motif symbolizing wisdom, longevity, and refinement. The surface displays delicate stippling and layered brushwork characteristic of high-quality Kutani export wares. The teapot retains its original fitted lid, decorated en suite, and stands on a hand-finished unglazed foot ring, confirming traditional kiln production. The side handle bears a gold signature, typical of Kutani studio decoration from this period. Details: • Origin: Japan • Type: Kutani ware porcelain kyūsu (side-handled teapot) • Period: Late Meiji – Early Taishō (c. 1890–1920) • Decoration: Iron red enamel, hand-painted figures, gilt highlights • Condition: Very good antique condition with minor age-appropriate wear • Lid: Original and matching Measurements: 5.5 x 3 inches A beautiful example for Japanese art collectors, tea ceremony enthusiasts, or Kutani ware collectors. Carefully packed and shipped with full insurance. ⸻ Disclaimer (buyer protection & clarity) Disclaimer: This item is sold as an antique collectible. All descriptions, dating, and attributions are based on visual examination, comparative research, and professional experience and are offered for informational purposes only. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description. No returns based on age-related wear or subjective interpretation. Buyer purchases with full understanding and consent. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Teapots & Tea Sets.

Culture

Japanese

Country of Origin

Japan