Caption

Vase, Japanese, Meiji–Taisho period late 19th–early 20th century. Ceramic decorative vessel from Kagoshima, Japan. Vase on a slightly widening foot with clearly defined shoulders and a short neck; dark brown glaze; signed. Height 42 cm. Subjects: meander ornament, plant ornament, animals., A dark-colored decorative vase stands against a light gray background; the vase has a narrow neck flaring to a wider rim and a rounded body that tapers to a short pedestal base, all covered with raised ornamental patterns including repeating geometric bands, stylized motifs, and curving relief designs; the surface appears smooth and slightly reflective with some lighter wear spots, and the visible colors are dark gray to black with small areas of lighter gray and hints of brownish wear.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A28_240

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73.6Mb (1.2Mb) / 14.3in x 20.0in / 4286 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vase Japanese Meiji–Taisho period late 19th–early 20th century Ceramic decorative vessel Kagoshima Japan slightly widening foot defined shoulders short neck dark brown glaze signed Height 42 cm Subjects meander ornament plant ornament animals dark-colored decorative vase stands light gray background vase narrow neck flaring wider rim rounded body tapers short pedestal base covered raised ornamental patterns repeating geometric bands stylized motifs curving relief designs surface smooth slightly reflective lighter wear spots visible colors dark gray black small areas lighter gray hints brownish wear.