Description

Meiji Kutani ware Flower Vase 九谷 谷口製 Kutani, Taniguchi-made 'Five Cranes and Bamboo Forest, Spring Flowers' VB141

The back sign: 九谷 谷口製 Kutani, Taniguchi-made

九谷焼 Kutani ware
Kutani ware is colored porcelain produced in the cities of Kanazawa, Komatsu, Kaga, and Nomi in southern Ishikawa Prefecture. Kutani ware is characterized by its vividly colored overglaze enamels called Gosai-te (commonly known as "Kutani Gosai").

This Meiji‑period Kutani vase, signed “Kutani Taniguchi‑sei”, showcases exceptionally fine miniature overglaze painting, a hallmark of high‑grade Kutani ware. The design features five white cranes standing among a lush bamboo grove and spring flowers, each feather and leaf rendered with remarkable precision in the vivid palette known as Kutani Gosai. The gold accents along the rim and the multicolored lotus‑petal band at the base enhance the sense of refinement, while the crackled glaze adds depth and warmth to the surface. Kutani ware, produced in southern Ishikawa Prefecture, is celebrated for its richly colored enamels and meticulous brushwork, and this piece exemplifies the height of Meiji craftsmanship. As a decorative object, the vase brings a bright, elegant presence to a room—the cranes and bamboo symbolizing longevity and renewal, and the detailed painting inviting close, appreciative viewing.

Dimensions: 5.9" x 11.8" / 15cm x 30cm

Material: Pottery

Weight: 1820g

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