Japanese Meiji Era Sumida Gawa Pottery Bulbous Ceramic Vase Figure LS#086 Tansu Publisher: Matsuno Yonejiro (松野米次郎)

Publisher: Matsuno Yonejiro (松野米次郎)

rather than splitting helmets as legend suggests

75” (58cm)

or issues with the topknot element

Japanese Meiji Era Sumida Gawa Pottery Bulbous Ceramic Vase Figure LS#086 Tansu Publisher: Matsuno Yonejiro (松野米次郎)Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Bulbous Vase with Single Figure, Signed Fuji (c. 18901920) A boldly modeled Sumida Gawa vase with a sculptural red glazed base and tall, flaring neck in deep blue with white splash glaze. The front is adorned with a single boy figure in a white robe with blue detailing, captured in mid motion with lively expression and texture. Sumida Gawa pottery named for the Sumida River district in Tokyo is celebrated for its dramatic