{"title":"Japanese Ikebana Vases \u0026 Vessels","description":"\u003c!-- JAPONISTA COLLECTION HTML — IKEBANA \u0026 JAPANESE VASES --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 0 1.4rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.65rem; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #7a6a53; margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eThe Iconic Archive Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 80px; height: 1px; background: #D7B56D; margin-top: 0.4rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 2rem 0;\"\u003eStructure before beauty. Space before abundance. Objects where restraint turns nature into thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 2rem 0 2.5rem 0; border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e3e3e3;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIkebana is not floral decoration. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ediscipline of placement\u003c\/strong\u003e—a system where line, void, tension, and intention matter more than color or volume. Japanese vases are not containers. They are architectural partners, designed to hold space, not just flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Japonista lens, ikebana and vases are curated as \u003cstrong\u003espatial instruments\u003c\/strong\u003e—objects that teach how to see, how to pause, and how to let form speak quietly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIkebana as a language of structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike Western floral design, ikebana begins with axis, balance, and negative space. Each stem has purpose. The arrangement is not about fullness; it is about decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1011\" data-start=\"960\"\u003eCollector-grade ikebana objects respect this logic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1012\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1053\" data-start=\"1014\"\u003eLines are intentional, not accidental\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eSpace is active, not empty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1085\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1115\" data-start=\"1087\"\u003eAsymmetry feels inevitable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1165\" data-start=\"1118\"\u003eThe arrangement changes with light and season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1242\" data-start=\"1167\"\u003eIkebana is less about flowers than about \u003cstrong data-end=\"1241\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003ehow things stand in the world\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVessels as collaborators, not supports\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese vases participate. Height, mouth, weight, glaze, and interior depth influence the arrangement directly. A strong vase guides; a weak one forces compensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 2rem 2rem; padding-left: 0; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProportion stabilizing vertical tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouth shapes controlling stem spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight distribution anchoring presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurfaces conversing with plant material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterior depth aligned with seasonal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials, glazes, and silence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eCeramic, bronze, iron, bamboo, lacquer, and mixed materials appear across ikebana history. The most convincing examples do not shout craftsmanship. They allow surface, tone, and imperfection to carry authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003ePatina matters here. Glaze pooling, firing variation, and surface wear are not flaws—they are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003econtext\u003c\/strong\u003e. Over-cleaning erases dialogue between vessel and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchools, lineages, and quiet plurality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIkebana is not one tradition. Schools differ in philosophy, but share respect for structure, seasonality, and restraint. Japonista curates for legibility and compositional credibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal is not doctrinal purity. It is compositional credibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay, rotation, and living time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eIkebana exists in time. Arrangements are temporary by design. Vases are rotated seasonally. Display is intentional and brief. This ephemerality is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eTo collect ikebana objects is to accept impermanence as value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy ikebana belongs in the Japonista archive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIkebana embodies Japanese aesthetics at their clearest: respect for nature, mastery through limitation, and beauty achieved by knowing when to stop. These objects teach how Japan thinks about space—not as something to fill, but something to honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat we curate for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3343\"\u003eWe curate ikebana and vases as \u003cstrong data-start=\"3223\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003etools of perception\u003c\/strong\u003e—objects selected for structural intelligence, material honesty, and the ability to hold silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3390\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3345\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003eWithin this archive, you may encounter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0 0 2rem 2rem; padding-left: 0; list-style: disc;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeramic and metal vases curated for proportion and mouth discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObjects selected for glaze depth and surface calm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForms compatible with multiple ikebana philosophies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces evaluated for seasonal rotation and aging coherence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollector-grade vessels positioned as spatial partners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3705\" data-end=\"3783\"\u003eThis collection is for those who understand that beauty begins with restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3785\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003eCurated by Japonista\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3811\" data-end=\"3988\"\u003eJaponista approaches ikebana with architectural respect. We curate what holds space without explanation—objects that remain convincing before, during, and after the arrangement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot floral décor.\u003cbr\u003eArchitecture for living form.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 3rem; padding: 1.75rem 2rem; background: #faf7f1; border-left: 6px solid #c49b5a; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0.8rem 0; font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.9rem;\"\u003eSearching for ikebana vessels, historic forms, or seasonal display guidance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 0 0;\"\u003eOur \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; color: #b07a2a;\" href=\"https:\/\/japonista.com\/pages\/japan-s-premium-proxy-art-logistics-japonista-concierge-logistics%E2%84%A2\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Concierge \u0026amp; Cultural Sourcing Service \u003c\/a\u003e can assist in locating high-integrity ikebana objects within Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs ikebana about flowers or design?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily design—flowers are material, not the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan any vase be used for ikebana?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically yes, but strong vessels make discipline possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre old vases better than new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot always. Integrity matters more than age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould vases be displayed empty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A good vase holds presence even without flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs imperfection acceptable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Controlled imperfection is often essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTERNAL SEO KEYWORDS (INVISIBLE) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--\nikebana, japanese ikebana, ikebana vases, japanese flower arrangement, japanese vases,\nikebana containers, ikebana art, ikebana display, ikebana tools,\njapanese ceramic vases, japanese bronze vases, japanese iron vases,\nikebana metal vases, ikebana ceramic vessels, ikebana seasonal display,\nikebana structure, ikebana negative space, ikebana line discipline,\nikebana aesthetics, japanese vase collecting, ikebana vase collecting,\nikebana archive, ikebana museum grade, ikebana design philosophy,\nikebana minimalism, ikebana spatial design, ikebana pottery,\nikebana art objects, japanese vase archive, japanese vases restraint,\nikebana material integrity, ikebana glaze depth, ikebana proportion,\nikebana vessel mouth shape, ikebana stem control, ikebana balance,\nikebana asymmetry, ikebana tradition, ikebana schools, ikebana lineage objects,\nikebana seasonal rotation, ikebana impermanence, ikebana cultural heritage,\nikebana japanese aesthetics, ikebana sculptural form, ikebana vase presence,\nikebana living art, ikebana tokonoma display, ikebana contemplative art,\nikebana craft discipline, ikebana object archive, ikebana quiet authority,\nikebana spatial instruments, ikebana vessels japan, ikebana curated collection\n--\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aq107-grapes-usubata-vase","title":"Jarrón japonés antiguo de bronce para ikebana Usubata, con vid y hojas en alto relieve, período Meiji","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eUn usubata de bronce de boca ancha del Japón del período Meiji, con un cuerpo texturizado cubierto por una vid de alto relieve con tallos retorcidos, hojas rizadas y frutos redondeados. Las uvas simbolizan la abundancia y la dulzura de la vida, lo que convierte esta pieza tanto en un recipiente funcional para ikebana como en un auspicioso objeto escultórico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLa pieza\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEl usubata es el jarrón tradicional de boca ancha para los arreglos florales de ikebana. Este ejemplar está fundido en bronce macizo, y su motivo de vid se eleva en alto relieve: los tallos se retuercen, las hojas se curvan y los racimos de uvas redondeadas parecen crecer directamente de la superficie texturizada del recipiente.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUna pátina profunda y moteada confiere al bronce una cualidad táctil y contrasta con los reflejos pulidos de las uvas y los tallos. Cada hoja está finamente cincelada para mostrar sus nervaduras, y las vides fluyen de manera natural alrededor de la forma, de modo que el jarrón se percibe como una escultura desde cualquier ángulo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEn el arte japonés, las uvas simbolizan la abundancia, la fertilidad y la dulzura de la vida. Los jarrones usubata se utilizaban en templos, salones de té e interiores tradicionales para presentar flores de temporada, uniendo la belleza natural con la maestría artesanal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbablemente datado entre finales del siglo XIX y principios del siglo XX, el jarrón refleja la artesanía de la era Meiji, cuando los metalistas japoneses obtuvieron reconocimiento mundial. Puede exhibirse vacío para apreciar su forma o engalanarse con un arreglo elegante.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetalles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eÉpoca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Período Meiji; probablemente de finales del siglo XIX a principios del siglo XX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japón\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronce macizo fundido\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObjeto:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jarrón usubata para ikebana (de boca ancha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotivo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vid de alto relieve con hojas cinceladas y racimos de uvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperficie:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pátina profunda y moteada con reflejos pulidos en las uvas y los tallos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstado\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstado antiguo, con una pátina profunda y moteada; las uvas y los tallos presentan reflejos pulidos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsulte las fotografías, que constituyen el registro principal del estado de la pieza.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAutenticidad y cuidado\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCada pieza se examina y documenta en Japón antes de su envío, y se ofrece con la garantía de autenticidad de Japonista.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnvío desde Japón\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbalado a mano en Japón y enviado con seguro y seguimiento mediante EMS o un servicio exprés equivalente. Los aranceles e impuestos de importación, cuando correspondan, se abonan a la llegada. Las devoluciones se rigen por nuestra \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epolítica publicada\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSe aceptan ofertas razonables a través de Enviar una oferta, y cada una se revisa personalmente.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSiga explorando: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-flower-arrangement-ikebana-vases\"\u003eJarrones y recipientes japoneses para ikebana\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003ePiezas relacionadas: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-cast-bronze-usubata-ikebana-vase-crane-pine-relief\"\u003eUsubata de bronce estilo Takaoka con grullas y pino\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-bronze-usubata-dragon-ikebana-vessel\"\u003eUsubata de bronce con dragón en alto relieve\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/antique-japanese-bronze-ikebana-vase-meiji-usubata-with-grape-vine-motif-art-bronze\"\u003eJarrón usubata de bronce para ikebana con vid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eHorno y embalaje\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLas fuentes grandes, los jarrones y las piezas a juego viajan en embalajes a medida con transporte asegurado a través de nuestra Suite de Logística de Grado Museístico™. Para una pieza que no aparezca aquí, la Bóveda Auxiliar™ la adquiere, inspecciona y exporta por usted. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eAbrir un expediente →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eLos coleccionistas también buscan: usubata antiguo de bronce · jarrón de bronce Meiji para ikebana · relieve de vid en usubata japonés · jarrón de flores de bronce con uvas de Japón · jarrón de bronce de alto relieve Meiji · jarrón antiguo de bronce para ikebana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45096370766117,"sku":"AQ107","price":890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/AQ-107_2.jpg?v=1684641807"},{"product_id":"monumental-qing-cloisonne-vase-pair","title":"Pareja monumental de jarrones chinos de cloisonné, estilo imperial Qianlong, con grullas y pinos, atribuidos a la dinastía Qing, 116 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eStanding 116 cm each, these cloisonné vases were never meant for a side table: they were made to frame a palace hall, temple or ceremonial room as a matched pair. Cranes and pines in polychrome enamel carry the Qianlong court's wishes for long life, and their survival together keeps that symmetry intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matched pair of monumental cloisonné vases follows the Qianlong imperial tradition of the Qing dynasty, distinguished by exceptional scale, dense enamel work and refined decorative balance. Rising to over one meter, the vases were conceived not as domestic furnishings but as architectural accents for palace halls, temples or formal ceremonial interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vase is richly decorated in polychrome cloisonné enamels on a pale ground, animated by auspicious imagery of cranes, pine trees and rocky landscapes, a visual language of longevity, harmony and imperial virtue deeply associated with Qing court symbolism. The proportions are elongated and dignified, with flared necks and robust bodies resting on integrated pedestal bases, and the cloisonné wires are carefully laid to define complex scenes without crowding, showing workshop control consistent with high-quality Qing production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloisonné vases of this size required significant material resources and skilled labor, placing them within elite or institutional contexts. Pairs were especially valued, since symmetry played a central role in Qing spatial aesthetics and ritual display, and this pair is best understood as a ceremonial ensemble valued for scale, craftsmanship and visual authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing dynasty style, Qianlong tradition; antique, over 100 years (attribution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal body with cloisonné enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cranes, pine trees and rocky landscapes on a pale ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 116 cm each · Width approx. 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 85 kg total (pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched pair with integrated pedestal bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e HS code 9706.00 · Country of origin: China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent with antique cloisonné of monumental scale: minor enamel wear, surface patina and localized imperfections reflecting age and historical handling rather than later damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo modern restoration is assumed without in-hand examination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFreight \u0026amp; Crating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMS and courier services are not possible for this pair because of its size and weight; it travels by cargo only, professionally crated with vibration control and stable handling, at an estimated crated shipping weight of about 160–190 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea freight (LCL) is the recommended method, estimated at ¥620,000–¥920,000 with a transit of 6–10 weeks. Air freight is estimated at ¥880,000–¥1,220,000 with a transit of 7–14 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to the Qianlong period rests on stylistic analysis and the documentation available, and should be treated as probable without in-hand examination, enamel analysis or workshop documentation. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrated in Japan and shipped insured by air or sea freight. A freight quote is confirmed with you before dispatch through our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Logistics Suite™\u003c\/a\u003e. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/chinese-decorative-arts-antiques\"\u003eChinese Decorative Arts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-shishi-guardian-okimono-60cm-cargo\"\u003eFloor-standing Kutani shishi guardian lion\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/chinese-dragon-hundred-flowers-vase-qianlong-style-34cm\"\u003eFamille-rose dragon and hundred-flowers vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/large-polychrome-phoenix-jar-lion-finial\"\u003eQing-style polychrome phoenix jar with lion finial lid\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: qing cloisonne vase pair · monumental cloisonne vases · qianlong style cloisonne · chinese cloisonne crane vase · large antique cloisonne pair · palace size cloisonne vases · chinese enamel floor vases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51815875510565,"sku":null,"price":28485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/MonumentalPairofQingDynastyCloisonneVases_QianlongImperialStyle_ChineseEnamelware_Antique_100_Years_2.jpg?v=1767273952"},{"product_id":"kutani-ware-dragon-form-ewer-polychrome-overglaze-enamel","title":"Jarra con forma de dragón de cerámica Kutani, esmalte policromado sobrecubierta, finales del período Meiji a período Taishō, 28,5 cm, con caja","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eIn this Kutani ware ewer, body, handle, spout and lid resolve into one continuous dragon composition, a demanding form that turns a water vessel into a sculptural statement. Hand-modeled and hand-painted in late Kutani blues, reds and iron tones, it dates from the late Meiji to Taishō period and keeps its original storage box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon-form water ewers belong to a highly specialized branch of Japanese decorative ceramics in which functional vessels became sculptural statements. They required advanced spatial planning, since body, handle, spout and lid had to be integrated into a single symbolic composition, and they were conceived as prestige objects reflecting technical confidence and cultural literacy. Their complex geometry magnifies every technical risk, from uneven glaze pooling to imbalance or visual overload, which makes them significantly rarer within the Kutani corpus than figurines or vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon's sinuous body doubles as the handle while the vessel remains visually stable and grounded, a dual function that demanded exceptional planning at the modeling stage for the structure to survive firing. Hand-painted enamel detailing articulates the scale pattern, the facial expression and the rhythmic movement along the body. The saturated blues, reds and iron tones reflect late Kutani preferences, while controlled restraint in the negative space prevents congestion, and lid and spout are proportioned as part of the whole rather than as afterthoughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani ware, originating in Kaga Domain, is known for its bold enamel palette and disciplined decorative density. In East Asian visual culture the dragon is inseparable from water, rainmaking and the regulation of vital forces; in Japan this symbolism was absorbed and localized, particularly from the late Edo to the Meiji period, when dragons became common in elite architectural ornament, ritual implements and decorative arts associated with authority and protection. Dragons are guardians of water sources and intermediaries between heaven and earth, and rendered as a working vessel their symbolism becomes active, suggesting flow, circulation and protection: strength contained within disciplined form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dragon's posture and expression avoid aggression in favor of vigilance and command, in keeping with the Japanese reading of the dragon as a stabilizing force valued in cultured domestic settings. More ceremonial or display ewer than daily utensil, it suits a tokonoma, tea-room shelving or a collector's cabinet; such hybrid objects were favored at the Meiji–Taishō transition, when decorative ceramics increasingly marked cultivated taste. Intact examples with strong enamel presence and no structural compromise are increasingly scarce on the secondary market, and within a display the piece holds attention without overwhelming its neighbors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware (attributed by style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Meiji to Taishō period (c. early twentieth century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic with polychrome overglaze enamels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-modeled, hand-painted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon-form water ewer with integrated handle, spout and lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Length approx. 28.5 cm · Height approx. 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1,962 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original storage box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping class:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard international parcel with professional packing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell preserved, with strong surface presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to Kutani is based on stylistic analysis, material construction and established Kutani ceramic conventions; the piece is unsigned, with no workshop mark. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-porcelain-ceramics\"\u003eCeramics \u0026amp; Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-kutani-maneki-neko\"\u003eMonumental Kutani gilded maneki-neko\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-shishi-guardian-okimono-60cm-cargo\"\u003eFloor-standing Kutani shishi guardian lion\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/large-kutani-foo-fu-lion-dog\"\u003eKutani iron-red shishi guardian lion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: kutani dragon ewer · antique kutani dragon · japanese dragon water pourer · meiji kutani ewer · taisho kutani ceramic · japanese dragon ceramic vessel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kutani Ware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51819875991845,"sku":null,"price":14890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/KutaniWareDragon-SpoutRitualEwer_Polychrome_GiltPorcelain_SignedImperialWorkshop_MeijitoTaishoPeriod_28.5cm_2.jpg?v=1767503261"},{"product_id":"large-japanese-blue-white-crane-porcelain-floor-vase","title":"Jarrón japonés grande de porcelana azul y blanca con grulla, recipiente de suelo pintado a mano con detalles dorados, era Shōwa, 74,5 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA crane in full flight, painted in blue and white with gold accents across a repeating wave ground, carried on a porcelain vessel standing 74.5 cm tall. Made for the floor rather than the shelf, it brings one of Japan's most auspicious emblems into a room at architectural scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large Japanese porcelain vase presents a dramatic crane motif rendered in blue and white with gold-accent detailing, set against a repeating wave-pattern ground. The crane is depicted mid-motion, its elongated neck and extended wings emphasizing vertical flow and balance across the surface, and the composition reads as decorative ceramic art intended to command space and attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese visual language the crane is associated with longevity, auspicious fortune and refined elegance. Paired with waves, the imagery suggests continuity, resilience and the passage of time, motifs long used on large decorative ceramics and often chosen for formal interiors, ceremonial spaces or as a symbolic household centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is glazed porcelain with layered hand-painted decoration, showing controlled brushwork and consistent tonal density. A vessel of this height requires disciplined firing and balance control to keep its form, and the gold-toned detailing adds contrast and depth without overwhelming the dominant blue-and-white palette. The wide body and stable base mark it as an object intended for stationary display, a floor or architectural interior piece rather than a tabletop accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge-format Japanese decorative vases occupy a distinct niche among collectors and interior designers seeking statement ceramics. This example will resonate with those drawn to symbolic imagery, strong vertical presence and traditional Japanese decorative language at architectural scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Showa era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed porcelain with hand-painted decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and white with gold-toned accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crane over a repeating wave-pattern ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 74.5 cm · Width approx. 42 cm (recorded specifications; may vary slightly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 18 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative ceramic object; no functional use implied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery good condition, with no prominent chips or cracks noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe surface glaze appears clean and consistent; fine surface marks consistent with handling may be present and are best judged from the photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo restoration or repair is stated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-porcelain-ceramics\"\u003eCeramics \u0026amp; Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/imperial-style-chinese-dragon-porcelain-lidded-jar-30cm\"\u003eChinese red dragon lidded porcelain jar\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/qing-famille-rose-gilt-dragon-peony-vase-47cm\"\u003eFamille rose gilt dragon and peony vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/large-kutani-foo-fu-lion-dog\"\u003eKutani iron-red shishi guardian lion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese blue and white crane vase · large japanese floor vase · hand painted crane porcelain vase · japanese porcelain floor vessel · crane and wave vase · tall japanese decorative vase · showa porcelain vase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51819889951013,"sku":null,"price":8290.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/LargeJapaneseBlue_WhiteCraneVase_Hand-PaintedPorcelainFloorVessel_Showa-EraDecorativeCeramic_1.jpg?v=1767504867"},{"product_id":"large-japanese-blue-white-eagle-porcelain-floor-vase-61cm","title":"Jarrón japonés firmado de suelo de porcelana azul y blanca con águila y dragón, obra de taller, 61 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAn eagle and dragon in layered blue-and-white brushwork sweep the full height of this signed Japanese porcelain vase. At 61 cm it is scaled for the floor or an architectural setting, a focal ceramic that reads from across a room and resolves into tonal shading and controlled line work up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase presents a powerful eagle and dragon motif in layered blue-and-white brushwork, built with tonal shading and controlled line work. The composition uses the full vertical sweep of the vessel, with wing and body forms designed to read from across a room and to resolve under close inspection. A signed studio marking on the base positions the piece as a deliberate decorative work rather than anonymous mass décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEagle imagery is associated with vigilance, strength and elevated perspective, an emblem of watchfulness and commanding presence. Set against wave-like movement and an atmospheric ground, the image suggests power held in balance with natural force, a visual language often favored for statement interiors. Its appeal lies in the combination of scale, legible symbolism and disciplined brushwork within the classic blue-and-white palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vessel is glazed porcelain, painted in layers to build depth through gradation rather than flat patterning. Large-scale porcelain requires controlled firing and balanced form, particularly at the shoulder and neck where the risk of distortion increases, and the wide body and stable foot indicate an object intended for stationary display with long-term stability. At this scale the decoration rewards lighting: highlights reveal the brush transitions while shadows deepen the eagle's dimensional read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge signed Japanese porcelain floor vases are favored by collectors and interior designers seeking true statement ceramics, pieces that anchor a space rather than decorate it. This work suits those who want blue-and-white tradition at architectural scale, with a bold motif that reads immediately and continues to reward closer viewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed porcelain with layered blue-and-white painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eagle and dragon with wave-like movement and atmospheric ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed studio marking on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 61.0 cm · Width approx. 32.5 cm (documented specifications; may vary slightly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13.0 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned, with minor age or handling wear possible; no major structural damage is stated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine surface marks and edge details consistent with normal storage and display may be present; the photographs are the best guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo restoration or repairs are stated, and no maker documentation is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA signed studio marking appears on the base; attribution is limited to what is visible or stated, the signature is best evaluated from the base photographs, and no third-party authentication is included. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-porcelain-ceramics\"\u003eCeramics \u0026amp; Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/pair-cloisonne-enamel-on-copper-lidded-jars-dragons-55cm\"\u003ePair of cloisonné enamel lidded dragon jars\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/satsuma-ware-incense-burner-gilt-export-koro\"\u003eSatsuma ware gilt export koro\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/qing-cloisonne-dragon-vase-pair\"\u003eTurquoise cloisonné dragon vase pair\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese eagle porcelain vase · signed japanese floor vase · blue and white eagle vase · large japanese porcelain vase 61 cm · eagle and dragon vase · japanese studio porcelain vase · tall blue and white floor vase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51820022694181,"sku":null,"price":5240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/LargeJapaneseBlue_WhiteEagleVase_SignedStudioWork_61cmPorcelainFloorVessel_1.jpg?v=1767510706"},{"product_id":"monumental-japanese-crane-porcelain-floor-vase","title":"Jarrón japonés monumental policromado con grulla, recipiente de suelo de porcelana pintado a mano con roleos florales, 74,5 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eCranes move through interlocking flowers and scrolling ornament across the full height of this 74.5 cm porcelain vase, painted in dense overglaze polychrome enamels. Built as a floor-scale object, it stands like a ceramic column in an entryway or alcove, its ornament resolving from distant color into feather-by-feather brushwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis monumental Japanese porcelain vase is conceived as a floor-scale interior object, made to anchor a room rather than decorate a shelf. Its surface is densely worked in polychrome enamel painting, combining layered color fields, patterned grounds and controlled linework. A crane composition dominates the body, rendered with feather articulation and dimensional shading, while floral and scrolling motifs interlock around the cranes to keep movement continuous across the curvature. Banded ornament finishes the neck and mouth, framing the composition and giving the silhouette a formal, ceremonial presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese visual culture cranes are enduring symbols of longevity, auspicious fortune and refined celebration. When they appear as a paired or relational motif within one composition, the symbolism extends toward harmony, continuity and enduring bonds, and set within floral abundance the imagery becomes a full atmosphere of prosperity and ceremonial warmth. The crane remains legible across cultures, signaling long life and a calm, elevated spirit without specialized knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is glazed porcelain with extensive overglaze enamel decoration, requiring multiple stages of painting and firing to stabilize color and gloss. Dense polychrome work at this scale demands planning so that the composition holds across the widest diameter, and brush control shows in the feather transitions and the clean separation between patterned ground and figurative elements. Large porcelain forms carry firing risk at the shoulder and belly, so the stable profile and disciplined thickness are signs of competent studio production. The result is not a sparse motif on blank ground but a fully saturated decorative program, an approach associated with formal display vessels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact dating is not confirmed, but the decorative language aligns with late 20th-century revival studio porcelain drawing on classical Japanese ornament systems. Such work is collected as revival decorative porcelain, referencing older vocabulary while made for modern interior display, and its interest lies in scale, density of work and symbolic clarity rather than a single famous kiln name. A hand-decorated vessel of more than 70 cm belongs among architectural ceramics, suited to formal foyers, tokonoma-inspired alcoves, hotel-style lobbies and minimal rooms where one ornate piece creates intentional contrast: a piece acquired for long-term placement rather than casual rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th-century revival style (dating not confirmed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed porcelain with overglaze polychrome enamels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cranes with interlocking floral and scrolling motifs; banded neck and mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 74.5 cm (about 75 cm) · Width approx. 45.0 cm (approximate; may vary with measuring method)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 21.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacked weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated 45–60 kg, crated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition, with no major chips, cracks or repairs noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge porcelain can hide small rim nicks or hairlines, so the photographs of the mouth, shoulder and base edge deserve close review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo restoration papers or third-party inspection reports are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFreight \u0026amp; Crating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its packed weight and dimensions, this vase cannot travel by standard parcel services such as Japan Post EMS, DHL, FedEx or UPS; it ships by cargo or freight. It is packed with crate-style double boxing, rigid base stabilization and rim and shoulder bracing, for an estimated packed weight of 45–60 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCargo shipments need additional preparation, which may include custom crating, reinforced packing, coordination with domestic logistics providers and scheduling with international freight consolidators and export brokers. Estimated delivery typically ranges from 6 to 10 weeks, depending on routing, carrier availability and customs clearance in the destination country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActual freight costs may differ from automated calculator estimates. A portion of the expected shipping cost may be reflected in the price, and any difference is quoted separately once destination, delivery method and handling requirements are confirmed. Collectors are asked to request an exact shipping quotation for their destination before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo maker or studio name is recorded; attribution should be assessed from the base marks and close-up photographs, and no independent authentication is included. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrated in Japan and shipped insured by air or sea freight. A freight quote is confirmed with you before dispatch through our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/museum-grade-logistics-suite%E2%84%A2\"\u003eMuseum-Grade Logistics Suite™\u003c\/a\u003e. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-porcelain-ceramics\"\u003eCeramics \u0026amp; Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/large-celadon-qilin-guardian-pair\"\u003eCeladon porcelain qilin guardian pair\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-kutani-maneki-neko\"\u003eMonumental Kutani gilded maneki-neko\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/qing-dynasty-dragon-floral-paired-vases\"\u003eFamille rose dragon vase pair on gilt stands\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese crane porcelain floor vase · monumental japanese vase · polychrome crane vase · large japanese floor vase 75 cm · hand painted japanese porcelain vase · crane and flower vase · tall japanese decorative vase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51820027674917,"sku":null,"price":16320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/MonumentalJapanesePolychromeCraneVase_75cmHand-PaintedPorcelainFloorVessel_5.jpg?v=1767511556"},{"product_id":"japanese-porcelain-millefleur-floral-vase-twin-handle-45cm","title":"Jarrón japonés firmado de porcelana de Hayama Yuki, campo floral millefleurs, forma con dos asas laterales, 45 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eSigned on the base by Hayama Yuki, this 45 cm porcelain vase joins cobalt underglaze and painstaking overglaze enamels in the sometsuke-iroe manner. Twin ear handles frame a swelling body saturated with small blossoms, a surface whose rhythm of line, color and spacing reveals itself the longer one looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis commanding floral vase exemplifies Japanese sometsuke-iroe, in which cobalt underglaze foundations are elevated by painstaking overglaze polychrome enamel work. The surface is densely articulated with karakusa (scrolling arabesque) motifs and an all-over field of small blossoms layered into a tapestry, rendered at a scale and precision that signal workshop mastery rather than decorative mass production. Cool blue grounds carry bright white flowers and warm accent tones in controlled saturation, deep blues give the design structural coherence, and each blossom is articulated with intention rather than repetition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is dignified and architectural: a balanced shoulder, a swelling, gently tapering body and a flared mouth kept in proportion, so the decoration breathes without congestion. Subtle ear handles (mimi-tsuki) introduce classical reference and sculptural rhythm, emphasizing symmetry and placing the vessel in the lineage of formal display wares made for alcoves, reception spaces and curated interiors. At approximately 45 cm it suits a console, a low pedestal or floor-adjacent placement, a tokonoma, a gallery interior or a modern architectural setting, where it serves as a focal anchor rather than a supplementary accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral abundance in Japanese decorative language often stands for prosperity, seasonal continuity and cultivated refinement. An all-over blossom field turns the vase from a motif object into an atmosphere object, creating a complete visual climate rather than a single focal image, while the twin-handle form recalls classical display vessels in which symmetry signals order, balance and curated taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverglaze enamels must be layered carefully so that colors remain crisp and separate, and millefleur density is labor-intensive: the painter has to sustain rhythm, spacing and variation to avoid mechanical repetition. The shoulder transitions hold tension, and a large decorated surface must survive firing without distortion; the stable belly and foot show attention to balance and long-term display stability. The vase pairs with minimal interiors as intentional contrast and with layered interiors as a harmonizing piece, a work that rewards proximity and sustained attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hayama Yuki (signed on the base, 在銘)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th-century revival (stylistic; exact dating not confirmed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed porcelain; cobalt underglaze with overglaze polychrome enamels (sometsuke-iroe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Millefleur blossom field with karakusa scrolling arabesques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 45 cm · Width approx. 32 cm (recorded specifications; may vary slightly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twin ear handles (mimi-tsuki), swelling body, flared mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-owned, with no major damage noted; minor handling or storage marks may exist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorcelain can hide fine rim nicks or hairlines, so the photographs of the mouth, shoulder and base edge merit close inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo restoration documentation is included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned on the base: Hayama Yuki (在銘). Attribution is limited to what is visible or stated, the marking is best assessed in the close-up photographs, and no third-party authentication is included. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-porcelain-ceramics\"\u003eCeramics \u0026amp; Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/arita-tatebayashi-gengoro-monumental-lidded-jar\"\u003eTatebayashi Gengorō VI Arita lidded jar\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/eiraku-zengoro-myosen-purple-kochi-dragon-phoenix-vase-26cm\"\u003eEiraku Zengorō XIV purple kōchi dragon vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-ware-dragon-form-ewer-polychrome-overglaze-enamel\"\u003eKutani ware dragon-form ewer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: hayama yuki porcelain vase · japanese millefleur vase · sometsuke iroe vase · twin handled japanese porcelain vase · signed japanese floral vase · japanese porcelain vase 45 cm · blue floral porcelain vase handles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51820032491813,"sku":null,"price":13420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/Museum-GradeJapanesePorcelainVasewithFloralMillefleurField_Twin-HandleForm_45cmDecorativeFloorVessel_1.jpg?v=1767512863"},{"product_id":"japanese-gilded-porcelain-vase-blue-gold-245mm","title":"Jarrón japonés de porcelana dorada, flores azul cobalto sobre fondo dorado, pieza ovoide de vitrina, 24,5 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA small vase with the presence of a much larger one: gold saturates every surface of this Japanese porcelain ovoid, and cobalt flowers bloom across it in crisp, layered enamel. At 24.5 cm it is made for the cabinet or a single shelf, where direct light turns the blue and gold jewel-bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese porcelain vase has a compressed, ovoid silhouette designed to concentrate visual density. The entire surface is saturated with gold-ground patterning, creating a luminous base that signals formality and value, and against it deep cobalt-blue floral forms emerge with controlled edges and subtle tonal variation. Despite its compact scale, the vase reads as a complete decorative statement rather than a supporting accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold-ground decoration in Japanese porcelain is traditionally associated with celebration, prestige and auspicious display, and the blue floral motifs bring balance and restraint, keeping the surface from becoming overwhelming. The pairing of blue and gold emphasizes clarity, refinement and intentional contrast rather than excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase is glazed porcelain with gilt applied across the entire surface. Gold-ground work requires precise control to keep reflectivity even while preserving fine line definition, and the blue enamel elements are layered cleanly atop the gold, indicating disciplined firing and enamel separation. The rounded body lets the pattern run without interruption, a choice that raises both difficulty and visual reward; such dense treatment at small scale reflects deliberate labor rather than decorative minimalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndated, its decorative language aligns with late 20th-century revival porcelain drawing on classical luxury vocabularies, made for collectors who seek intensity and finish rather than utility. It performs particularly well in cabinet display, as a shelf focal point, or grouped with restrained objects that let the gold ground dominate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 20th-century revival style (undated; attributed by style)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed porcelain; all-over gilt ground; cobalt-blue enamel floral decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 24.5 cm · Width approx. 13.5 cm (may vary slightly)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compressed ovoid body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Base marking present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent condition, with no prominent chips, cracks or repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs with all gilded porcelain, the edges and rim are best checked in the photographs for fine wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo restoration records are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution is limited to what is visible on the base marking; no third-party authentication is included. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-porcelain-ceramics\"\u003eCeramics \u0026amp; Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/bizen-tama-nori-shishi-sculpture-stand-tomobako-36cm\"\u003eBizen ware tama-nori shishi sculpture\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-shishi-guardian-statue-47cm\"\u003eKutani polychrome shishi guardian statue\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-maneki-neko-polychrome-gilt-31cm\"\u003eKutani polychrome and gilt maneki-neko\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese gold porcelain vase · gilded japanese vase · cobalt blue and gold vase · japanese gold ground vase · small japanese cabinet vase · blue floral gold porcelain · japanese porcelain vase 24 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51820036686117,"sku":null,"price":2690.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/Museum-GradeJapaneseGildedPorcelainVase_DeepBlueFloralOverGoldGround_24.5cmCollectorDisplayPiece_1.jpg?v=1767513338"},{"product_id":"eiraku-zengoro-myosen-purple-kochi-dragon-phoenix-vase-26cm","title":"Jarrón de flores con dragón y fénix Kōchi púrpura de cerámica de Kioto, con tomobako, de Eiraku Zengorō XIV (Myosen), 26 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA Kyoto ware flower vessel attributed to Eiraku Zengorō XIV, known by the art name Myosen, glazed in formal purple kōchi and set with dragon and phoenix in relief. Accompanied by its tomobako, it is a tokonoma anchor in which strength and refinement are held in one composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eiraku Zengorō line is a Kyoto kiln lineage with deep ties to tea culture and the expectations placed on formal utensils, signaling disciplined kiln control, historically favored color systems and a balance of decorative brilliance with restraint. The Myosen attribution points to a generational signature style of confident glazing, crisp edge control and surfaces both celebratory and composed. A vase of this kind is made to hold space in an alcove and steady the mood of a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work presents the classic pairing of dragon and phoenix. The dragon stands for command, protection and decisive force, for upward energy and mastery over weather and water; the phoenix for renewal, virtue, harmony and refined auspiciousness. Together they read as strength without brutality and beauty without fragility, prosperity framed as ethical order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface carries purple kōchi-style glazing, a color field associated with classical taste and disciplined firing and less common than blue-and-white. The relief emphasizes the dragon's body and movement so that it reads clearly at a distance, while the vessel's stable body suits arrangement and the rim and shoulder proportions keep the silhouette elegant. At approximately 26 cm it commands a shelf, alcove or cabinet without a pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tomobako and a tea-master-associated lid or mark accompany the vase. Tea masters historically acted as cultural validators, selecting, naming and preserving objects worthy of a refined alcove, and these cues add to the work's standing even when it is shown purely as art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attributed to Eiraku Zengorō XIV (art name Myosen)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan (Kyoto ware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed ceramic; kōchi-style color glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple kōchi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 26 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomobako storage box; tea-master-associated lid\/mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyoto ware flower vase (tokonoma \/ tea-room display vessel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dragon and phoenix relief motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal padding, edge stabilization at rim and shoulder, double-box method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe work is in good, clean condition with no standout damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wooden box shows signs of age such as light soiling or minor wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review all photographs closely for hairline lines, glaze variations and kiln marks, which are normal to the medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist name, dating nuance and tea-master association are based on the available documentation and presentation cues; without independent workshop documentation they are highly plausible rather than absolute, and the piece is catalogued as an Eiraku-lineage-associated Kyoto ware vessel. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-porcelain-ceramics\"\u003eCeramics \u0026amp; Porcelain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-porcelain-millefleur-floral-vase-twin-handle-45cm\"\u003eHayama Yuki signed millefleur porcelain vase\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/arita-tatebayashi-gengoro-monumental-lidded-jar\"\u003eTatebayashi Gengorō VI Arita lidded jar\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/kutani-ware-dragon-form-ewer-polychrome-overglaze-enamel\"\u003eKutani ware dragon-form ewer\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: eiraku zengoro vase · eiraku myosen kochi · purple kochi vase kyoto · kyoto ware dragon phoenix vase · eiraku zengoro xiv tomobako · japanese tea ceremony flower vase kochi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51820072665381,"sku":null,"price":12400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/EirakuZengoroXIV_Myosen_PurpleKochiDragon_PhoenixVase_SignedTomobako_26cmKyotoWareMasterpiece_17.jpg?v=1767517210"},{"product_id":"qing-cloisonne-dragon-vase-pair","title":"Pareja de jarrones chinos de cloisonné esmaltado con dragones, fondo turquesa, estilo imperial de la dinastía Qing, 52 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eEach of these matched cloisonné vases is wrapped by a sinuous dragon in full motion on a vibrant turquoise enamel ground. Standing about 52 cm, the pair speaks the Qing decorative language favored in palace, temple and scholar interiors, and remains structurally sound beneath honest age wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis matched pair of cloisonné enamel vases reflects the refined decorative language of the Qing dynasty, distinguished by vibrant turquoise enamel grounds and animated dragon imagery. At approximately 52 cm, the vases command presence and follow forms historically favored in palace, temple and elite scholar interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach vase is wrapped with a sinuous dragon in full motion, a symbol of imperial authority, protection and cosmic balance. Rich polychrome enamels are framed by finely executed wirework, demonstrating the craftsmanship that large-scale cloisonné requires. The proportions follow classical precedent, with flared rims, rounded bodies and stable stepped bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge cloisonné vases with dragon motifs were associated with authority, ritual space and visual power, and matched pairs are scarcer still, especially when scale and enamel quality are strong. As a true pair the vases offer visual harmony for formal display, and they speak to collectors of Qing decorative arts, cloisonné specialists and interior designers seeking historical statement pieces that embody both technical mastery and symbolic depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing dynasty, imperial style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e China\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloisonné enamel on metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turquoise ground with polychrome enamels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 52 cm each · Mouth diameter approx. 12 cm · Body width approx. 24 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sinuous dragon wrapping each body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matched pair with flared rims and stepped bases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStructurally sound, with no major structural damage observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor surface wear and age-related wear consistent with historical cloisonné.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe photographs are the best guide to condition details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/chinese-decorative-arts-antiques\"\u003eChinese Decorative Arts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/satsuma-ware-incense-burner-gilt-export-koro\"\u003eSatsuma ware gilt export koro\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/monumental-kutani-maneki-neko-left-paw-ceramic-sculpture\"\u003eLarge left-paw Kutani maneki-neko\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/pair-cloisonne-enamel-on-copper-lidded-jars-dragons-55cm\"\u003ePair of cloisonné enamel lidded dragon jars\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: cloisonne dragon vase pair · turquoise cloisonne vases · qing cloisonne dragon vase · chinese cloisonne pair 52 cm · antique chinese enamel vases · imperial style cloisonne vase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51901799825701,"sku":null,"price":6420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/QingDynastyCloisonneDragonVasePair_52cm_1.jpg?v=1768477840"},{"product_id":"meiji-taisho-bronze-inlaid-scholar-vase","title":"Jarrón japonés de bronce fundido con erudito, aves y paneles de bambú incrustados, períodos Meiji-Taishō, 39.5 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA tall cast bronze vessel of the late Meiji to Taishō period, its cast handles framing inlaid panels of a contemplative scholar among birds and bamboo. Japanese workshop craftsmanship meets classical Chinese literati taste in a work made for formal display and cultured interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bronze vessel shows the refined gravitas of late Meiji to Taishō Japanese metalwork, where technical mastery and pictorial storytelling meet. It rises with commanding verticality, flanked by finely cast handles, and carries inlaid panels in silver and gold-colored metal of a seated scholar amid birds, bamboo and flora, motifs long associated with cultivation, wisdom and harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body was cast in high relief, then engraved and inlaid with pictorial panels, with scrollwork and archaic banding completing the classical, Chinese-inspired program. Works of this scale and compositional ambition were made for discerning collectors and cultured interiors, bridging Japanese craftsmanship and the literati aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deeply matured patina records decades of quiet presence, and its traces of age add to the vessel's authority as a period object for formal display. It suits a collection of Japanese metalwork or scholar (rōjin) iconography, or a tokonoma or architectural setting as a single statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Meiji to Taishō period (circa 1890–1920), estimated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze with silver and gold-colored inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 39.5 cm · Maximum width approx. 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated approx. 4.5–5.0 kg (hollow-cast bronze)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-relief casting with engraved and inlaid pictorial panels; cast handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotifs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seated scholar; birds among bamboo and flora; classical Chinese-inspired pictorial panels; scrollwork and archaic banding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Workshop-level Japanese metalwork; unsigned, maker unattributed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall structurally sound, with age-consistent surface wear consistent with late Meiji–Taishō bronze works.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinor scratches, oxidation and patina variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major cracks or repairs observed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkshop-level Japanese metalwork, unattributed to a specific maker; the period attribution aligns with material, technique and stylistic indicators, and no conflicting evidence was observed. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-okimono-figurines-statues\"\u003eOkimono\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-bronze-usubata-dragon-ikebana-vessel\"\u003eBronze usubata with high-relief dragon\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/aq107-grapes-usubata-vase\"\u003eMeiji bronze usubata with high-relief grapevine\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-cast-bronze-usubata-ikebana-vase-crane-pine-relief\"\u003eTakaoka-style bronze usubata with cranes and pine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: meiji bronze vase inlaid · japanese bronze scholar vase · taisho bronze kabin · antique japanese inlaid bronze vase · bronze vase birds bamboo japan · japanese literati bronze vase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51920756932901,"sku":null,"price":3470.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/MeijiTaishoBronzeVaseInlaidScholarBirdMonumentalJapaneseArt_10.jpg?v=1769056145"},{"product_id":"japanese-bronze-usubata-dragon-ikebana-vessel","title":"Vasija japonesa de bronce para ikebana, usubata, con dragón en relieve alto enroscado, de finales de Edo a principios de Meiji","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eAround the central column of this heavy bronze usubata a dragon coils in full three-dimensional relief, scales chased, claws gripping, head thrown forward with open mouth. Made in the late Edo or early Meiji period to command an alcove or formal room, it unites the working form of the ikebana vessel with genuine sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis imposing usubata combines architectural form with sculptural movement. It is cast in heavy bronze, with a broad, shallow upper plate carried on a flared pedestal body, and was conceived as a symbolic object meant to hold visual authority in a formal interior or alcove, not merely as an ikebana implement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the central column coils a dragon in deep, high relief, as though emerging from the metal. Its scales are individually chased, its claws grip the surface, its musculature is expressive, and its head is fiercely animated with open mouth, curling whiskers and elongated horns. The sinuous body leads the eye upward toward the plate and reinforces the vertical line of the form. Deep undercutting beneath the limbs and jaw speaks for skilled mold work, and the dragon is truly three-dimensional rather than surface-chased.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese visual culture the dragon is associated with water, rain, fertility, protection and spiritual authority, which makes it apt for an ikebana vessel where water, plant life and cosmic balance meet. Wrapped around the vessel's core, it reads as a guardian of the arrangement above, a gesture rooted in Buddhist and Daoist cosmology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usubata stands on three sculptural feet modeled as scrolling, cloud-like forms, echoing classical Chinese-inspired motifs absorbed into Japanese metalwork during the Edo period. They lift the vessel slightly, giving it ceremonial presence and stability, and the underside shows careful finishing and proportional balance consistent with professional workshop production rather than utilitarian casting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the classic usubata format, the wide flat upper plate supports a shallow water basin or floral mount suited to formal ikebana schools and large-scale arrangements. Such vessels were used in temples, elite residences and ceremonial displays, and the scale and weight of this example confirm its role as a statement object. Stylistically it belongs to the late Edo to early Meiji transition, when technical mastery peaked and taste moved toward bold sculptural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Edo to early Meiji period (c. 19th century)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cast bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usubata ikebana flower vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad shallow upper plate on a flared pedestal body; three cloud-scroll feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully sculpted dragon in high relief coiling around the central column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally aged golden-brown to umber patina with subtle mottling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sculptural ikebana \/ architectural bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA rich, naturally aged patina shifts from warm golden-brown to deeper umber, with subtle mottling consistent with age and oxidation rather than artificial treatment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe patina deepens the shadows within the recesses and accentuates the relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttributed to a skilled Japanese metalworking atelier of the late Edo to early Meiji period on the basis of modeling, undercutting, finishing of the underside and natural patination; no signature or mark is cited. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. Pieces over $1,000 may be reserved over several payments with \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-layaway-privilege-program\"\u003eLayaway Privilege™\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-flower-arrangement-ikebana-vases\"\u003eJapanese Ikebana Vases \u0026amp; Vessels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/aq107-grapes-usubata-vase\"\u003eMeiji bronze usubata with high-relief grapevine\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-cast-bronze-usubata-ikebana-vase-crane-pine-relief\"\u003eTakaoka-style bronze usubata with cranes and pine\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/meiji-taisho-bronze-inlaid-scholar-vase\"\u003eMeiji–Taishō inlaid bronze scholar vase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese bronze dragon usubata · antique usubata ikebana vessel dragon · edo meiji bronze dragon vase · high relief dragon bronze japan · three legged bronze usubata · japanese bronze ikebana dragon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51933062562085,"sku":null,"price":1420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/G-AQ310JapaneseBronzeUsubataIkebanaVesselwithHigh-ReliefDragon_1.png?v=1769395888"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-bronze-ikebana-vase-meiji-usubata-with-grape-vine-motif-art-bronze","title":"Jarrón japonés de bronce fundido para ikebana, usubata, con relieve aplicado de vid, de finales de Meiji a Taishō","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA true usubata, the broad-shouldered bronze vessel of formal ikebana, cast in Japan in the late Meiji or early Taishō period and climbed by a hand-finished budō grapevine. Its stippled body, natural oxidation and Japanese foundry base mark it as a working flower vessel made for ikebana schools and refined homes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usubata form is defined by a broad shoulder, a gently tapering body and a stable, recessed foot ring, and its proportions mark this as a functional floral vessel rather than a decorative cabinet bronze. It was made for formal flower arrangement, at a scale suited to tabletop or tokonoma display rather than floor placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body was cast in bronze and given an intentionally stippled, tsuchime-inspired surface with chased texture. Over it climbs a budō motif of grapevine, leaves and fruit, modeled separately and applied. The grape clusters show a hand-finished softness rather than crisp mold repetition, and the vines a slight asymmetry that speaks for period work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVessels of this kind were produced in the late Meiji and early Taishō years (c. 1890–1925), often by regional foundries making art bronzes for domestic interiors and export, and frequently for ikebana schools and upper-middle households.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Meiji to early Taishō period (c. 1890–1925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast bronze with applied relief vine elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimated height 18–22 cm (approx. 7–8.5 inches) · Mouth diameter approx. 9–11 cm (estimated from proportion, not measured)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usubata ikebana vase (wide-shouldered bronze form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMotif:\u003c\/strong\u003e Budō (grapevine with leaves and fruit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast body with chased, stippled surface texture; grape clusters and vine modeled separately and applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recessed foot ring; Japanese workshop or decorative foundry mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ikebana display vessel; small-to-mid usubata for tabletop or tokonoma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally aged with deep, irregular oxidation in warm brown and umber tones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreenish verdigris appears naturally in the recesses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe base mark shows uniform oxidation and casting wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoot rim wear is consistent with age and handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBase Mark Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base carries a central recessed square cartouche framed by geometric seal-style ornamentation, with no legible Japanese kanji. The mark is abstracted, decorative and structural to the mold rather than stamped after casting, and it shows uniform oxidation and casting wear instead of sharp modern stamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a Chinese reign mark: Chinese bronze marks typically present raised or sharply incised seal script with clear reign formulas (e.g. 大清, 大明). The surrounding repeating motifs align with Japanese Meiji decorative base patterns used by regional foundries, and this kind of base is frequently seen on Meiji–Taishō usubata vases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese workshop mark or decorative foundry base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a Qing or PRC Chinese export mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a modern laser-cut or acid-etched stamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssessed as authentic Japanese cast bronze of the late Meiji to early Taishō period, not a replica: the oxidation, hand-finished applied clusters and casting rule out modern resin or post-1980 Chinese decorative bronze, and no modern manufacturing indicators were observed. Period and origin are stated with conservative scholarly restraint. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-flower-arrangement-ikebana-vases\"\u003eJapanese Ikebana Vases \u0026amp; Vessels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-shippo-enamel-flower-vase-ume-plum-blossoms-gold\"\u003eShippo enamel vase with ume blossoms on gold\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-cast-bronze-usubata-ikebana-vase-crane-pine-relief\"\u003eTakaoka-style bronze usubata with cranes and pine\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/aq107-grapes-usubata-vase\"\u003eMeiji bronze usubata with high-relief grapevine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: japanese bronze usubata vase · antique usubata ikebana vase · meiji bronze grapevine vase · taisho bronze ikebana vessel · japanese bronze vase grape motif · usubata flower vase tokonoma · budo grapevine bronze japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51933150806309,"sku":null,"price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/AG209AntiqueJapaneseBronzeIkebanaVaseMeijiUsubatawithGrapeVineMotifArtBronze_1.png?v=1769396638"},{"product_id":"japanese-cast-bronze-usubata-ikebana-vase-crane-pine-relief","title":"Jarrón japonés de bronce fundido para ikebana, tipo usubata, con relieves de grulla y pino, estilo Takaoka Doki, 31 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eA substantial cast-metal usubata, 31 cm tall, in which flower vessel, sculpture and pedestal become one object. Cranes move through a relief landscape on its cylindrical body while twisting pine forms rise at its sides, auspicious emblems of longevity and endurance in the manner of Takaoka metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese cast-metal usubata was made for traditional ikebana display and is decorated throughout with crane, pine and landscape imagery. Its cylindrical central body is flanked by branch-like side ornaments resembling ancient pine trees, and its upper section opens into the broad, shallow tray characteristic of the form, holding formal arrangements while keeping a low visual horizon around the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usubata is one of the distinctive vessels of Japanese flower arrangement. Its broad, shallow upper rim and relatively narrow central opening distinguish it from household vases; the name is commonly translated with reference to that thin or shallow upper edge. An elaborate usubata does not hide beneath the arrangement but becomes part of it, giving visual weight below while branches rise from the center, and this example takes that principle further through sculptural relief and an elaborate pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCranes are associated with longevity, auspicious fortune and elegance; evergreen pine with endurance, resilience and long life. Here the cranes are cast in pronounced relief rather than engraved, so the scene catches the light differently as the vessel turns, and the side structures rise in twisting forms resembling stylized pine trunks and clustered needles, turning the vessel into a miniature sculptural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lower assembly is especially elaborate. The central vessel rises through a succession of decorated collars and architectural tiers to a raised support above the broad circular foot, with small guardian-beast or shishi-like elements in the lower construction. Decorative bands encircle the upper and lower sections, balancing the modeled relief with disciplined geometric ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark bronze-toned surfaces, traces of warmer metal beneath the patina and softly highlighted relief give the vessel depth and presence even without flowers. It sits naturally in tokonoma-inspired rooms, Japanese antique collections, ikebana displays, wabi-sabi or Japandi interiors, studies and gallery shelving; with branches set in the central opening, its sculptural pines merge visually with the arrangement itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast copper alloy \/ bronze-type metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height 31 cm \/ 12.2 in · Width 19 cm \/ 7.5 in · Depth 14.5 cm \/ 5.7 in (approx.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usubata flower vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ikebana \/ traditional Japanese flower arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takaoka Doki tradition (stylistic attribution)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crane, pine, landscape and sculptural botanical motifs; shishi-like elements on the pedestal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark patinated metal with naturally highlighted relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad-rimmed usubata on elaborate tiered pedestal base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage condition with surface patination, minor rubbing, oxidation, small marks and color variation consistent with age and previous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dark finish has developed variations across the raised areas, giving greater definition to the relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTakaoka Doki Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workmanship and overall form are strongly consistent with the decorative copper-alloy wares associated with Takaoka, one of Japan's most important historic metalworking centers. Takaoka metalworkers became known for flower vessels, Buddhist implements, incense burners, decorative sculpture and other complex cast objects, and the region developed highly sophisticated finishing, carving, coloring and inlay techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo maker's inscription or original documentation accompanies the vessel at present, so the Takaoka attribution is stylistic rather than definitive; no maker is represented as confirmed unless a signature, box inscription or other documentation is later identified. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinue browsing: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/collections\/japanese-flower-arrangement-ikebana-vases\"\u003eJapanese Ikebana Vases \u0026amp; Vessels\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-related\"\u003eRelated pieces: \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/aq107-grapes-usubata-vase\"\u003eMeiji bronze usubata with high-relief grapevine\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/antique-japanese-bronze-ikebana-vase-meiji-usubata-with-grape-vine-motif-art-bronze\"\u003eBronze usubata ikebana vase with grapevine\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/es\/products\/japanese-shippo-enamel-flower-vase-ume-plum-blossoms-gold\"\u003eShippo enamel vase with ume blossoms on gold\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-cta\" data-world=\"Kiln \u0026amp; Lacquer\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-cta-eyebrow\"\u003eKiln \u0026amp; Crate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge chargers, vases and paired pieces travel in custom crates with insured freight through our Museum-Grade Logistics Suite™. For a piece not shown here, the Deputy Vault™ acquires, inspects and exports it for you. \u003ca href=\"\/es\/pages\/japonista-concierge-logistics-case-file\"\u003eOpen a case file →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-search\"\u003eCollectors also search: takaoka bronze usubata · japanese bronze ikebana vase crane · crane and pine usubata · vintage usubata flower vessel · takaoka doki flower vase · japanese bronze vase shishi pedestal · bronze ikebana vase 31 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Japonista","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53820952838437,"sku":"AQ 25","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/files\/DSCF1514.jpg?v=1789392348"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/8829\/6229\/collections\/Ikebana_Japanese_Vases.png?v=1770825135","url":"https:\/\/japonista.com\/es\/collections\/japanese-flower-arrangement-ikebana-vases.oembed","provider":"Japonista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}