Bidspirit auction | Japanese Bijin & Peony Earthenware

Japanese Bijin & Peony Earthenware Vase - Item/Description: Japanese Satsuma-style vase with a tapered ovoid body with twin sculptural handles at the shoulders. Crafted from cream-colored earthenware with a signature fine crackle glaze. Hole in base for planter or lamp. Set against a rich verde green, with a finely detailed central panel depicting a bijin or beautiful woman, in traditional kimono within a garden landscape. This primary scene is densely framed by vibrant floral motifs, including a large purple peony and lush foliage, creating a highly embellished composition characteristic of the style. The reverse of the vessel features a more minimalist aesthetic, displaying four stylized, hand-painted orange and yellow floral blossoms set against a cream crackle-glaze ground with a weathered green-wash finish across the upper shoulders and handles. Material: Earthenware Dimensions: Length: 10”; Width: 7”; Height: 15 1/8” Condition: Hole to base for planter or lamp. Signs of age, use, and wear include crazing, staining, surface rubbing, and glaze loss, with staining and fritting around the inner and outer edges of the rim, and a chip to the base. Age: Early 20th Century Provenance: Estate of Roberta Silverberg Shipping: $55 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.