Japanese Kutani-Ware Glazed and Gilded Porcelain Bud Vase

Description:

Japanese Kutani-Ware Glazed and Gilded Porcelain Bud Vase, early 20th century, with four-character mark, bottleneck with mottled colors green, red, and purple, the body decorated with gilded flowerheads, plants and shoots of grass in a moonlit landscape with dark ground, ht. 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Very minor gilt loss to ends of grass; else very good to fine.

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