Large Vase with Butterflies,Origami Cranes, Plovers over Waves, Auspicious Symbols, and Geometric Patterns (one of a pair)

Large white vase with a wide body and narrow neck and mouth. The vase has a band of zigzag pattern around the mouth. Below that is a wide band featuring butterflies, origami cranes, plovers flying over waves. The bottom third of the vase features geometric patterns. There is a band of geometric pattern around the foot of the vase. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date: first half of the 19th century
Medium: Porcelain with underglaze blue, overglaze polychrome enamels (Arita ware)
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 351 × 623 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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