The Japanese porcelain sake bottle vase with underglaze blue, decorated with a design of an octopus and three friends, is a beautiful example of Meiji period art. This period, which stretched from 1867 to 1912, was a time of great social and cultural change in Japan, including an increasing influence of Western styles and techniques in traditional crafts.
The use of underglaze blue is typical of many Meiji period ceramics. This technique involves applying the design under the glaze, making it resistant to wear and keeping the colours vibrant. The choice of an octopus in the design can have a number of meanings, ranging from symbolism around the sea to references to the natural world, which was often a source of inspiration for artists at this time.
The image of the "three friends" can refer to a traditional Japanese theme celebrating friendship and camaraderie. These types of designs are often filled with cultural meaning and can have different interpretations depending on the context.
Such pieces are not only functional as beverage containers, but also as decorative objects that reflect the aesthetics and craftsmanship of the time. This type of porcelain is often collected by lovers of Japanese art and history and can increase significantly in value depending on the quality and rarity of the piece.
Dimensions: Height 14.5 cm, Ø neck 1.7 cm, Ø foot 4 cm and 135 grams
Received my new lovely Imari vase yesterday.
Arrived fairly quickly from Netherlands to Australia and was so well pack. Exactly as it looked in photos.I'm very happy.
Great service.
Thanks Again.
Chris,
Melbourne.
