Lot # 12 - Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase with Dragon Handles

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 24-Sep-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Oct-2025 6:11:00 PM
Current bid:

$41.00

Highest bidder:

Evan

Auction has ended

Description :

Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase with Dragon Handles

A vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain vase featuring a bulbous body and tall flaring neck with molded blue dragon handles. The vase is hand-painted with figural and landscape scenes depicting scholars and attendants among pine trees, rocks, and swirling clouds on an iron-red ground. Accents in green, yellow, blue, and black enamels, with intentional crackle-glazed finish. The base bears a green Kutani seal mark and retains the original “Made in Japan” export label. Likely mid-20th century production (1950s–1970s).

Details

  • Origin: Japan

  • Period: Mid-20th century (c. 1950s–1970s)

  • Material: Hand-painted porcelain with crackle glaze

  • Features: Molded blue dragon handles, figural scholar and attendant scenes

  • Markings: Green Kutani seal mark; Made in Japan paper label

About the Maker:

Kutani ware (九谷焼) is a traditional form of Japanese porcelain originating in the 17th century in Ishikawa Prefecture. Known for its bold overglaze enamels and vibrant colors, Kutani porcelain became a popular export in the late 19th and 20th centuries, often blending Japanese artistry with designs inspired by Chinese motifs.


Dimensions : 10 in L x 10 in W x 13.5 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is Evan

Date Bid User
01-Oct-2025 5:28:24 PM $41.00 Evan
26-Sep-2025 10:58:00 AM $40.00 Auzzie
26-Sep-2025 10:58:00 AM $40.00 Booyaa684
24-Sep-2025 4:00:57 PM $31.00 Auzzie
24-Sep-2025 4:00:45 PM $30.00 Shearstar
24-Sep-2025 4:00:45 PM $30.00 Auzzie
24-Sep-2025 3:57:47 PM $21.00 Shearstar
24-Sep-2025 12:39:17 PM $18.00 Auzzie
24-Sep-2025 11:47:22 AM $11.00 Utsukushii Josei
24-Sep-2025 11:47:22 AM $10.00 cheesenoodle
24-Sep-2025 7:20:26 AM $5.00 Utsukushii Josei

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