Antique Japanese Edo Meiji Period Arita Imari Double Gourd Vase Converted to Lamp Base
This is a rare and beautiful example, circa late-18th to late-19th century, Edo/Meiji period.
Could be retained as a lamp base (requires wiring) or could possibly be restored as a vase.
Overall height 37cm, vase is approx 26cm.
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The name comes from the Japanese port of Imari, which exported the ware made in kilns at the nearby region of Arita. During the 17th and early 18th century Japanese porcelain was very popular in Europe and competed successfully with the Chinese. Blue and white Arita porcelain was copied on tin glazed earthenware in many places in Europe, of which Dutch Delft faiance is the most famous. During the 18th century Kakiemon enamel decoration was also widely copied in England. Although Japanese porcelain production developed offers its own styles, the influence of Chinese and Korean porcelain traditions can often and easily be found.
Product code: Antique Japanese Edo Meiji Period Arita Imari Double Gourd Vase Converted to offers Lamp Base