Imari Pipe Vase – Owl-shaped Miniature Vase, Japanese Porcelain, Meiji Period

An elegant miniature vase in the classic Imari style – named after the Japanese port city of Imari from which this type of porcelain was exported worldwide. This vintage onion-shaped pipe vase dates from the Meiji period (1867-1912) and is decorated with the characteristic colour palette of underglaze blue, red and gold, combined with traditional floral motifs.

• Origin: Japan – Imari style
• Period: Meiji period (1867–1912)
• Shape: Onion-shaped pipe vase
• Decoration: Underglaze blue, red and gold with floral and traditional motifs
• Dimensions: Height 12.6 cm, neck Ø 1.6 cm, base Ø 3.5 cm
• Condition: Vintage – marked by time (see photos)

An authentic vintage collector's item for lovers of Japanese export porcelain and Meiji ceramics. Beautiful as a decorative object in a display cabinet or as an eye-catcher on a bookshelf.