Japanese Vase

By PotPot, 21 July, 2009
Description

Owned by grandmother for 50 years, owned by great grandmother for 20-30 years prior to that.

Made in Japan.

Bought at an Auction in Cape Town, South Africa.

Excellent condition, no scratches, cracks or chips whatsoever. Scuff marks on underside only. Made of thick porcelain.

Category
Ceramics and Porcelains
Medium
Porcelain
Distinguishing marks
Made in Japan
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
61cm tall; 112cm circumference at largest point, 45cm circumference at neck, 74cm circumference at base.
Date Period
Been in known ownership for 70-80 years - owned for years before that.
Weight
25 - 35 kg
History
Owned by grandmother for 50 years, owned by great grandmother for 20-30 years prior to that. Made in Japan. Bought at an Auction in Cape Town, South Africa
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos

Lovejoy

15 years 11 months ago

Items with country of origin marks such as "Made in Japan" generally postdate the mid 1920's. Japan marked their export pieces " Nippon" from 1891-1921. "Made in Japan" pieces generally date from the late 1920's through to World War Two.

This example is a Japanese copy of Chinese Export "Famille Noir" porcelain comparable examples sell at auction for under $150.00.

Lovejoy

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