Description

Large mid C19th Japanese Meiji period porcelain vase and cover decorated in the Imari palette .
The ribbed tapering body of the vase profusely decorated with opposing vignettes and cartouche panels of floral and leaf designs featuring mythical phoenix birds painted in shades of iron reds , colbalt blues and with gilded highlights on a white glazed body .
The panels punctuated with circular �mons�� with traditional motif designs. The domed cover with corresponding decoration and surmounted with a large finial , the collar of the neck of the vase decorated with alternating ribbed bars of red and blue.
A highly decorative Japanese vase of impressive scale and proportions. The vase in excellent original condition, the finial of the lid having been historically broken and repaired.
H 31�
W 15�
D 15�
Japan c.1870
Established in the Cathedral City of Worcester for over 40 years ,M.Lees&Sons , run by Michael Lees ,have been dealing with public and trade from show-rooms in an early Georgian town-house. We aim to provide a straight-forward approach to our business and build lasting relationships with our customers. As members of the 'London and Provincial Antique Dealers Association' , we provide full descriptive details , date ,authenticity and any available provenance ,with full disclosure of any restoration or repair which may have taken place .
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Past projects have included advising clients on forming and disposing of collections , furnishing period properties , hotel and commercial projects , also a shoot-room and lodge .
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If visiting, a telephone call prior is advisable as due to the demands of the business the show-room does not have regular hours . Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance . Our inventory on the website Selling Antiques .co.uk showcases our range of stock, whilst more items are available to view on our website. Please visit us on:
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Located in the centre of Worcester in the shadow of the Cathedral with easy parking nearby. Exit Junction 7 M5 and follow the signs for Worcester Porcelain Museum . Our premises are located 100 metres from the Museum and 50 metres from Pay&Display car-park in nearby King St.
Internal Ref: ML 259