Delftware/Ceramics >> VERY LARGE IMARI VASE

A very large 18th century Imari Vase. The raised collar above a bold baluster shaped body, tapering to a foot rim.

The collar painted with large blooms set between flowing leaves. The shoulders painted with a variety of large flowers, between scrolled bell borders.

The body with panels enclosing scenes of a garden, with tea houses, a man crossing a garden bridge, all within a tree and flower filled garden. In the background are hills, on which stand further houses.

These panels alternate with panels depicting a garden, with flowers and plants, set amongst a staggered fence.

The lower border repeating the flower and leaf decoration of the collar.

The whole in the traditional Imari palette, with some gilt highlighting.

 

Height, 19 ½ inches   Width, 15 inches

Circa 1730


Ref: 19643

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VERY LARGE IMARI VASE

VERY LARGE IMARI VASE

VERY LARGE IMARI VASE

VERY LARGE IMARI VASE

VERY LARGE IMARI VASE