Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Ginger Jar Dragon Pagoda Landscape 6.5" For Sale
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Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Ginger Jar Dragon Pagoda Landscape 6.5": $180.00
A beautiful vintage mid-20th-century Japanese Kutani enameled porcelain ginger jar. This decorative cabinet piece features an intricate, hand-detailed narrative wrap-around design set against a vibrant iron-red ground.The main body depicts a continuous panoramic landscape scene featuring a seaside pagoda, a small village hut, distant blue-black mountain ranges, a small junk boat at sea, and a magnificent green Imperial dragon flying amidst large peony blossoms. The shoulder is finished with an iconic green radial fan pattern band highlighted by subtle traces of original gold gilt work along the upper rim. The base is clean, glazed white, and unmarked.
Type: Japanese Ginger Jar (Lid not included)
Style: Kutani Enameled / Polychrome Ware
Motif: Pagoda, Village Landscape, & Dragon
Era: Mid-20th Century (Shōwa Era)
Dimensions: Approx. 6 ½" H (16.5 cm)
Condition: Good vintage condition. The colorful enamel layers remain thick, glossy, and bright. There is a single, small burst manufacturing air bubble pocket located along the green-painted bottom foot rim edge (clearly highlighted in the final close-up photo). Free from any post-production chips, body cracks, or structural repairs.
A wonderful pop of classic Japanese folk artistry for any shelf or asian porcelain collection. Ships quickly and securely packed. Please review all high-resolution photos for full condition details.