Antique Japanese Kutani Vase Dai Nippon Dragon Handles Bijin Figures Peony Butterfly Meiji 9H Modern art The pheasants move among blooming

The pheasants move among blooming peony and chrysanthemum

controlled line work

This is a stunning Japanese display Tansu in solid Keyaki wood with persimmon tannin stain

It has all of its original deep rich patina

Antique Japanese Kutani Vase Dai Nippon Dragon Handles Bijin Figures Peony Butterfly Meiji 9H Modern art The pheasants move among bloomingJapanese Kutani Vase Dai Nippon Dragon Handles Bijin Figures Peony Butterfly Meiji Japan, Meiji period, c. 18681912 Approx. 9 in. H (23 cm); Weight: A finely decorated Kutani () ovoid vase on a splayed foot, bearing the prestigious four character base mark (Dai Nippon Kutani Z "Made in Kutani, Great Japan") a hallmark of quality Meiji export production. A pair of applied shishi or dragon dog shoulder handles (ry ) in iron red flank the narrow neck,