63 - May 28 Mega Bid Event
Thu, May 28, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 603
"Japanese Kutani Bottle Vase" (Meiji Period, 19th Century) Hand-painted porcelain
Estimate: $150 - $300
Starting Bid
$50
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Specs
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Dimensions: 7in x 3in
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Form: Tall, slender neck over a bulbous body, typical of a tokkuri or sake bottle shape.
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Decoration: Richly decorated in the Aka-e (red enamel) and Kinrande (gold brocade) style. The neck features gilt dragons and clouds on a deep red ground, while the body displays intricate medallions of butterflies, stylized waves, and floral motifs.
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Markings: Red four-character mark on the base (reading "Kutani Tsukuru" or "Kutani Made").
While Kutani ware is common, this specific bottle shape with the elongated neck and high-quality gilding is desirable for collectors of Japanese Meiji-period ceramics. The value is tempered by a visible chip on the rim (seen in image r2.jpg), which typically reduces the auction estimate by 30–50% compared to a pristine example.
kutani, meiji period, japanese porcelain, aka-e, kinrande, gilt dragon, butterfly motif, sake bottle, tokkuri, oriental ceramics, red and gold, hand-painted, antique vase
Available payment options
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