VTG Kutani Porcelain Vase Peacock w/ Red and Gold Gilding/ Moriage Meiji Japan

Description

View VTG Kutani Porcelain Vase Peacock w/ Red and Gold Gilding/ Moriage Meiji Japan with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Style & Origin: The vase originates from Japan and follows the traditional Kutani (九谷焼) style. This style is well known for its bold colors, heavy gilding, and fine hand-painted details. Excellent condition. This item is a Gorgeous Japanese Kutani porcelain vase featuring a classic red-and-gold color palette (Akae Kingai), intricately detailed with peacock and peony motifs. Excellent condition. No chips, cracks or breaks. 1950’s. Key Features of the Vase * Style & Origin: The vase originates from Japan and follows the traditional Kutani (九谷焼) style. This style is well known for its bold colors, heavy gilding, and fine hand-painted details. * Imagery: The design prominently showcases a peacock (an auspicious bird symbolizing grace and beauty) nestled amid blooming peonies (representing nobility and prosperity). * Pigmentation: It heavily utilizes the Akae (iron-red) technique blended with Kin-gai (burnished gold paint) gradients across the shoulder and rim. The square red seal is split vertically into two columns of stylized kanji script, read from right to left, top to bottom: * Right Column: 九谷 (Kutani) — The geographic area/pottery style. * Left Column: 光山 (Kōzan or Mitsuyama) — The name of the artisan, kiln, or workshop. About Kutani Kozan The Kozan studio operated heavily during the Meiji and Taisho eras through the mid-20th century. They specialized in high-quality Akae Kin-gai (red overglaze with extensive gold gilding) tableware and export porcelain. Your vase is a representative mid-20th-century piece from this kiln, made using traditional multi-layered enamel painting methods. Please take a look at all images and decide for yourself the condition of the item. Ask questions before purchase. By placing a bid, the buyer is agreeing to ALLterms, shipping charges, and the conditions presented. Please bid with confidence. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Vases & Jars.

Culture

Japanese

Country of Origin

Japan