Very Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Scalloped Top

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A Very Large 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Scalloped Top. The body of the vase is complete with two main cartouches and two smaller cartouches which flank the vase on either side. The main cartouches consist of Japanese cherry blossom trees, chrysanthemum flowers, fruits, birds, and incredible Japanese inspired fence design in an array of colors which includes, teal, crimson red, and orange. The opposing smaller cartouches are designed with Japanese hand-enameled flowerpots filled with an array of gorgeous flowers in all shapes and colors. The entire vase is completely adorned with 24K gilt decoration. The top of the vase is designed with a scalloped rim decorated with small circular panels which are hand-enameled with dragons, phoenix's, and other gorgeous decorations. The body of the vase is decorated with a meticulous amount of detail and a gorgeous array of designs. Many different hand-enameled colors were used to paint this masterpiece including orange, pink, red, green, teal, blue, brown, royal blue etc. Each color and design harmoniously fits in with the other creating a gorgeous vase which fits perfectly in all chinoiserie, Japanism, and every design in between. Japan, Circa: 1880

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