Large Vase, Japan, Arita - Imari, Hichōzan Shinpo, Edo/meiji Period

Large vase, Arita - Imari, Hichōzan Shinpo, Edo/Meiji period

A large Japanese porcelain vase of distinctive form with flourishes on the spout. The front and back of the vase are decorated with scenes of traditionally dressed figures against a landscape background. The scenes are surrounded by various mosaics of floral and abstract ornaments. 

Glazed porcelain, hand-painted.

Japan, Airta, signed 肥碟山 Hichōzan 信甫造 Shinpo-zō, Edo/Meiji era, 1856-1900.

Hichozan Shinpo, a company that operated in Arita (Saga Prefecture) from 1856 to 1900, and whose products, thanks to the resilient marshal Tashiro Monzaeman (1816-1900), were exhibited at the world's greatest art events, including the Paris World's Fairs in 1867 and 1878, the Vienna International Exhibition in 1873

Height 72 cm, dia. 31 cm.

Very good condition. 

Method and cost of delivery to be agreed.