Lot #65: Japanese Kutani Ware (1900 - 1920)

Japanese Kutani Ware (1900 - 1920) • Kutani ware is a traditional style of Japanese porcelain known for its combination of thrown porcelain or stoneware then retired with vibrant enamels, often featuring traditional motifs like flowers and birds. • Kutani Gosai: A hallmark of Kutani ware is the use of five signature colors, known as Kutani gosai: navy blue, red, purple, green, and yellow pigments. • Origin and History: Kutani ware (tAlt, Kutani-yaki) originated in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, with a history spanning over 350 years. • The marks on the bottom written in Kanji, and are from Ishikawa Prefecture. • The characters read from right to left, are t (Kutani) and then a stylized character often interpreted as "sei" (54) meaning "made," or "zo" (E) meaning "created". This indicates the piece was either made in the Kutani region or created in the Kutani style. • In mixed condition. The li of the vase was broken at some point and repaired. The rest of the vase is in excellent condition. One small chip on the enamel, but otherwise in perfect condition. View images. • 9.5" x 3.5" x 3.5" Dimensions: 9.5" x 3.5" x 3.5" Pickup category timeslot {A}