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

An elegant miniature vase in the beloved Imari style, originating from the Japanese port city of Imari, from where this type of porcelain has been exported worldwide for centuries. This vintage onion-shaped pipe vase dates from the Meiji period (1867-1912) and is decorated with the characteristic color palette of underglaze blue, red, and gold, with traditional floral and geometric motifs.

• Origin: Japan – Imari style
• Period: Meiji Period (1867–1912)
• Shape: Onion-shaped pipe vase
• Decoration: Underglaze blue, red, and gold with floral and geometric motifs
• Dimensions: Height 12.8 cm, neck Ø 1.7 cm, base Ø 3.5 cm
• Condition: Good vintage condition – see photos for details

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.