Lot 119: Kutani Vase

Estimate: $200 – $300

Kutani bottle-shaped vase, early 20th c., in iron red overglaze, extensive gilt with tall neck, approximately 14″ H. “Fuku” seal mark (“good fortune”) in red on base. The neck is decorated with a three-clawed dragon descending from the heavens. The globe is decorated with multiple bands of various intricate design patterns, thin primary central band with four cartouches, two with mythical phoenix and a Chi Lin, the other two with a turtle looking upward. The base bands include leaf design.