“Euro Treasures Artifact”
18th Century Japanese Imari Vase
Condition: Very good; light toning
$5,500
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Description
A Japanese Imari vase is a type of porcelain characterized by its elaborate, colorful decoration, typically using the Imari palette of cobalt blue, red, and gold. These vases are known for their detailed designs of flowers, plants, landscapes, and mythical creatures, often with a high level of ornamentation. The vases can have a variety of shapes, such as a baluster or ovoid form, and were originally named after the port city in Japan from which they were exported.