Antique Japanese KOTOYAKI 湖東焼 Ceramic Pottery Vase Kutani Style Peach Bird Wasp
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Type: Large Cup shaped Vase
Material: Ceramic Pottery
Age: 1842 - 1895
Origin/Maker: Koto ware or Kotoyaki 湖東焼, a phantom ware from Hikone near Lake Biwa, which shares characteristics with Kutani, Kyoyaki, Seto, and Ninsei styles. Impressed turtle Koto 湖東 mark on base.
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Size: 4" tall (10.16 cm)
Weight: 10.8 oz (305 g)
Provenance:
Collected: Vendor at Santa Barbara CA antique show 29 JULY 2023
Condition: Item is used in good condition commensurate with age, see photos. No cracks or chips.
Subject: Style of Ko-Kutani and possibly Nonomura Ninsei decorated with overglaze designs of peach tree and fruit (momo), with one bird looking up at a lacquer painted wasp perched across the top rim.
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Antique Japanese KOTOYAKI 湖東焼 Ceramic Pottery Vase Kutani Style Peach Bird Wasp