Hand-painted porcelain.
Japan, Kutani / Yokohama, Meiji era (1868-1912). Signed on the bottom.
Height 35 cm, diameter 22 cm.
Very good condition, slight abrasions of paint.sp
+VASE WITH CRANES, Japan, Kutani / Yokohama, Meiji era (1868-1912)
zł1,700.00
Hand-painted porcelain.
Japan, Kutani / Yokohama, Meiji era (1868-1912). Signed on the bottom.
Height 35 cm, diameter 22 cm.
Very good condition, slight abrasions of paint.sp
Description
A vase in an unusual green colour scheme with a pair of Japanese cranes (Tsuru) which are a symbol of longevity (according to legend, they live for 1000 years), but also wisdom, fidelity, knowledge and experiences that they bring from distant journeys. They also symbolise marital love and fidelity, because this species is monogamous, it mates for life (crane symbols often decorate Japanese weddings). The vase is also decorated with various flowers and bamboo trees.