JAPAN Meiji 19th Century Kutani Ware Bowls With Red Decoration & Gold Accents
A set of Kutani wares made in Kaga Ishikawa.
These are beautiful Kutani-ware pieces created in the Imperial Japan period during the pre-Meiji period, back in 1850. Hand crafted has a pair of bowls (one with lid) in porcelain and decorated with in red and accents of gilding. These pieces are sophisticate and have exceptional and great eye appeal. They are in great condition and will display and accent any kind of decoration in your home or office
Kutani Ware
To understand Meiji Kutani ware, you need to consider the following points. The technique was originated in the late 19th century during Japan's Meiji period (1868-1912). Known for its vibrant colors and intricate designs, often featuring nature and traditional motifs. Made primarily in the Kutani region of Ishikawa Prefecture, using a distinctive overglaze technique. Kutani ware is a style of Japanese porcelain traditionally from Kutani, now a part of Kaga, Ishikawa, in the former Kaga Province. It is divided into two phases: Ko-Kutani (old Kutani), from the 17th and early 18th centuries, and Saikō-Kutani from the revived production in the early 19th century. The more prestigious Ko-Kutani wares are recognized by scholars to be a complex and much mis-represented group, very often not from Kutani at all. Kutani ware, especially in the Ko-Kutani period, is marked by vivid dark colors that epitomize lavish aesthetics. It is theorized that the long, harsh and grey winters of the Hokuriku region led to a desire among people living there for ceramic ware to show strong and bold colors. The classical five colors style, known as gosai-de, includes green, blue, yellow, purple, and red. The designs are bold and normally depict landscapes, the beauty of nature, and people, and cover most of the surface of each piece.
The Meiji Imperial Period
This is an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868 to July 30, 1912.The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. It was preceded by the Keiō era and was succeeded by the Taishō era, upon the accession of Emperor Taishō.
Country: Imperial Japan,
Period: Meiji, 1850.
Materials: Wood, Kutani ware, red decoration and gilding.
Components: Four parts; One vase with cover; one vase and one carved wood stand.
Weight: All combined is 587.4, (0.59 Kg.).
Measurements: Circular H. 76.2 mm by 114.3 mm (3 x 4.5 Inches).
Condition: They are in great antique condition, near mint, with all parts secured in the settings. This set of Kutani ware vases were carefully inspected to guarantee the condition & authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D031526MENL/.9981
