Bring a vibrant pop of mid-century global elegance to your shelves with this vintage Japanese porcelain vase. Originally potted as a traditional ovoid ginger jar, this piece lost its lid over the decades but transitions beautifully into a striking standalone bud or floral vase.
The exterior features an all-over Millefleurs-style pattern showcasing a dense canvas of hand-painted yellow and white chrysanthemums—the imperial flower of Japan. Every petal and bloom is highlighted with an intricate, raised gold overlay (gilding) that adds remarkable texture and catches the ambient light. The rim and foot are banded in matching bright gold, anchored by a classic Greek key geometric border around the collar.
Maker/Origin: Kutani Ware / Made in Japan
Era/Circa: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s–1960s)
Design Movement: Showa Period / Export Chinoiserie
Materials & Finishes: Fine white porcelain, sunny yellow and white enamels, heavy gilt overlay
Sourcing Origin: Sourced locally in Chattanooga / Chattanooga Showroom
Dimensions: ~8” tall
Quantity: 1 standalone vase
Markings: Features the classic mid-century red stamped circular backstamp reading: "Trade Mark / Genuine Kutani / Made in Japan".
Condition: Very good vintage condition. The colorful enameled body and intricate gold overlay remain vibrant and remarkably intact with some loss of gold overlay in places. Please note that this piece was originally a ginger jar and is missing its original matching lid. The bottom unglazed rim shows remnants of old cork/felt padding adhesive strips used by a previous owner to protect table surfaces, which can be cleaned or left as-is for surface protection. Free of cracks or major structural chips.
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Bring a vibrant pop of mid-century global elegance to your shelves with this vintage Japanese porcelain vase. Originally potted as a traditional ovoid ginger jar, this piece lost its lid over the decades but transitions beautifully into a striking standalone bud or floral vase.
The exterior features an all-over Millefleurs-style pattern showcasing a dense canvas of hand-painted yellow and white chrysanthemums—the imperial flower of Japan. Every petal and bloom is highlighted with an intricate, raised gold overlay (gilding) that adds remarkable texture and catches the ambient light. The rim and foot are banded in matching bright gold, anchored by a classic Greek key geometric border around the collar.
Maker/Origin: Kutani Ware / Made in Japan
Era/Circa: Mid-20th Century (circa 1950s–1960s)
Design Movement: Showa Period / Export Chinoiserie
Materials & Finishes: Fine white porcelain, sunny yellow and white enamels, heavy gilt overlay
Sourcing Origin: Sourced locally in Chattanooga / Chattanooga Showroom
Dimensions: ~8” tall
Quantity: 1 standalone vase
Markings: Features the classic mid-century red stamped circular backstamp reading: "Trade Mark / Genuine Kutani / Made in Japan".
Condition: Very good vintage condition. The colorful enameled body and intricate gold overlay remain vibrant and remarkably intact with some loss of gold overlay in places. Please note that this piece was originally a ginger jar and is missing its original matching lid. The bottom unglazed rim shows remnants of old cork/felt padding adhesive strips used by a previous owner to protect table surfaces, which can be cleaned or left as-is for surface protection. Free of cracks or major structural chips.
See it in person.
If you’d like to schedule a private viewing of this piece or need our help with a broader search for something specific, let’s start the hunt. Reach out to discuss our sourcing services or to visit the showroom.
