Vase - Porcelain - Imari - Meiji Period - Japan - 19th Century

Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase – Meiji Period (late 19th century) This Japanese Imari-type porcelain vase, with its slender silhouette, rests on a baluster base and opens with a wide, flared neck. The piece displays a beautiful balance of proportions and an elegant verticality. The body is richly decorated with polychrome enamels, dominated by underglaze blue and iron red, enhanced with finely executed floral details. The decoration consists of chrysanthemums and stylized floral motifs, reflecting the grand decorative tradition of the Imari workshops. The composition is enlivened by a quatrefoil cartouche, inside which is a representation of Foo dogs, symbols of protection, rendered with finesse in a harmonious palette. Decorative friezes with vegetal motifs and arabesques punctuate the neck and base, reinforcing the ornamental richness of the piece. This vase exemplifies the refinement of Japanese porcelain production. A beautiful decorative object, ideal for a collection of Asian ceramics or for an elegant interior display. Japan, 19th century