VesselsJapanese19th century

Covered Vase with Decoration of Bird, Butterflies and Flowers

Meiji period, circa 1868-1895

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Awata ware; white earthenware with decoration in original cartouches in overglaze polychrome enamels and with background decoration imitating cloisonne enamel; with inscription on base reading 'Nihon Kyoto Kinkōzan zo'

Culture

Japanese

Period

Meiji era, 1868-1912

Century

19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 22.9 x Diam. 13 cm (9 x 5 1/8 in.)

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