{"product_id":"antique-japanese-kutani-aka-e-vase-meiji-period-1868-1914","title":"Antique Japanese Kutani Aka-e Vase, Meiji Period (1868–1912)","description":"A finely painted Japanese Kutani porcelain vase in the classic aka-e (\"red picture\") style. The small ovoid form is wrapped in a rich iron-red ground and densely decorated with robed Chinese-style figures and karako (playful boys) among stylized pine, chrysanthemum rosettes, and scrolling clouds, all drawn in fine red line-work and heightened with gold (kinsai). The shoulder carries a band of green foliate motifs, and the base bears a hand-painted green square \"九谷\" (Kutani) seal, the traditional origin mark of Kutani ware, set within a softly crackled glaze consistent with Meiji-period aka-e production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis decoration and palette are characteristic of Saikō (\"revived\") Kutani of the Meiji period (1868–1912), the era when Kutani kilns produced highly detailed aka-e wares in gold and red for both domestic use and export. Minor wear to the gilding and glaze crackle are consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra: 1868–1912\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 5.5 in across, 1 in mouth\u003cbr\u003eCarrying the soft patina that only time can give; significant flaws are always detailed above.","brand":"Handmade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49070431764735,"sku":null,"price":498.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/3636\/7359\/files\/6e4fde18-941f-4268-8d02-cf8ac7095c86_1be74db3-843f-4d67-b70d-35d5651073f5.jpg?v=1787476963","url":"https:\/\/glayum.com\/products\/antique-japanese-kutani-aka-e-vase-meiji-period-1868-1914","provider":"GLAYUM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}