Gilt and Lapis-Glazed Vase by Kinkozan

The vessel features a refined cylindrical form set against a rich cobalt-blue [ruri] ground lavishly embellished with intricate gilt decoration, exemplifying the luxurious aesthetic that made Kinkozan internationally renowned.Two large cartouches are exquisitely painted with seasonal bird-and-flower scenes. One depicts a proud cockerel and hen beneath blossoming cherry trees among peonies and garden plants, while the reverse portrays small birds amid autumn grasses and flowering foliage. Every feather, blossom, and leaf is rendered with remarkable precision, while the finely stippled gilt background creates a luminous atmosphere and enhances the depth of the composition.The neck, shoulder, and foot are richly ornamented with elaborate gilt floral and geometric borders that frame the pictorial panels with exceptional elegance. The striking contrast between the deep cobalt glaze and brilliant gilding reflects the highest standards of Kyoto ceramic decoration during the Meiji era.Kinkozan was among the foremost ceramic workshops in Kyoto from the late Edo through the Meiji period. Renowned for its masterful overglaze enamels, sumptuous gilt decoration, and exceptional craftsmanship, the kiln exhibited internationally and played a significant role in establishing the global reputation of Japanese export art ceramics.Combining meticulous painting, brilliant gilding, and the refined elegance of Kyoto Satsuma, this vase is an outstanding example of Meiji-period Japanese decorative porcelain and a highly desirable work for collectors of fine Japanese ceramics. Height: 27.9cm Diameter: 13cm

Condition
Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]

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