Unusual Large Antique Kutani Vase w/ Man in Bowler Hat, Signed, Meiji

Porcelain : Antique : 19th C : Japanese : Kutani

 

This handsome Kutani Vase has iron red reserves and stands 15" high. The front of the vase depicts a gentleman in a bowler hat (or "Western" dress, at least on his head), with his wife and daughter in a small boat. It is rare to find a depiction of "Western dress" on Japanese ceramics.

The reverse shows a more typical Kutani design of ducks, trees, and flowers. Beautifully and carefully hand painted; I believe this vase dates to the Meiji era.

The kanji on the base reads: Kutani Suyasei , (or, Suya, Maker)

Condition? No chips, no repairs. There are 3 short hairlines on the interior of the vase lip, which do not show on the exterior. There is a photo of them below.

The vase weighs 5-1/2 lbs. un-packaged.

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Item ID: 217