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Large Koransha Modeled Porcelain Vase with Chidori browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Porcelain: Pre 1920: item # 678042 Please refer to our stock # 2-813 when inquiring.
B & C Antiques P. O. Box 291 Derby, CT 06418 203-929-7312 Guest Book $425 |
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This heavy oversized Japanese porcelain handled vase is boldly decorated with underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze enamels with a chidori and wave motif on a pure white ground. Early 20th century. The base is marked with the Koransha scented orchid mark painted in underglaze blue. The footed vase in bulbous form has two molded tao-tieh mask ring handles, and the flared foot is decorated with a geometric design. The rough swirling waves are hand painted in soft shades of underglaze blue. Such extensive and freely executed representations of high waves, foam and spray are known as “araumi” (rough sea) motifs. Flying over and skimming along the waves are stylized plovers painted in great detail with brocade and floral designs in both underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt. A most handsome and decorative piece! The word “chidori” – usually translated as plover – refers to several migratory shorebirds that transit Japan in spring and autumn. Chidori in flight have been a favored theme of art and poetry for more than a thousand years. Portrayed in large numbers and in a highly stylized manner, these little birds are usually portrayed soaring just above and intermingled with the spray of angry waves and in this situation are symbolic of the struggle to keep above the storms and strife of life. In several regards, the chidori is an auspicious symbol for the warrior class. Because the bird overcomes high waves and strong winds to migrate, it is seen as an emblem of perseverance and the conquering of obstacles. This type of Imari ware was made by the Fukagawa Koransha potters of Arita. In 1875, Ezaiemon Fukagawa founded Koransha (The Company of the Scented Orchid) in Arita. The next year, Koransha exhibited at the Philadelphia Exhibition, and in 1878 they exhibited in Paris. Koransha porcelains are noted for their excellence and consistent high quality. CONDITION is excellent. There is a small spot under the glaze on the foot rim which looks like a kiln flaw. DIMENSIONS: 9” (22.8 cm) high, 7 ½” (19 cm) diameter. |
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