24th Nov, 2022 9:30
Fine Art, Antiques & Interiors
A good Kutani vase by Taniguchi, late Meiji, circa 1900, the neck with alternating brocaded and scrolling tendril panels, above fan shape vignettes finely painted with landscapes, a hawk, a group of gilt outlined Chidori, a Manchurian crane, wisteria and peony, all against a millefiore ground, above a band of paulownia leaves, the footrim with a band of key motifs beneath chrysanthemum, signed Kutani Tsukuru Taniguchi and a further gilt double gourd mark, 30.5cm
Sold for £650
Condition Report
Gilding rubbed on the rim, an 8cm horizontal surface line uniting the left of the chidori panel to the right of the wisteria panel, this is not a crack. Otherwise a great example in good condition.
A good Kutani vase by Taniguchi, late Meiji, circa 1900, the neck with alternating brocaded and scrolling tendril panels, above fan shape vignettes finely painted with landscapes, a hawk, a group of gilt outlined Chidori, a Manchurian crane, wisteria and peony, all against a millefiore ground, above a band of paulownia leaves, the footrim with a band of key motifs beneath chrysanthemum, signed Kutani Tsukuru Taniguchi and a further gilt double gourd mark, 30.5cm
