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Vase

1900-1910 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The exquisite decoration seen on this vase is characteristic of the work of the Yabu Meizan workshop, established in Osaka in 1880 by Yabu Meizan (1853-1934). Meizan was a regular participant in international exhibitions and frequently a prize-winner. The vase was bought by their donor at the Japan-British Exhibition held in London in 1910.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with crackled cream glaze painted in overglaze enamels and gold
Brief description
Cer, Japan, OSAKA, DECORATED FAIENCE
Physical description
Bottle of ovoid shape with short upright mouth; decorated with landscape scenes around the body and brocaded patterning around the neck and upper shoulders
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.2cm
  • Diameter: 11.1cm
Dimensions as per original Register Description
Style
Marks and inscriptions
  • Translation
    Yabu Meizan
  • Translation
    Meizan
Gallery label
(as at 2005)
Vase
Earthenware with decoration in overglaze enamels and gilt
Mark Yabu Meizan on base
Osaka, Yabu Meizan workshop
JAPANESE; c.1900-1910
C.225-1910
Dingwall Gift
This vase was shown at the Japan-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1910.
Credit line
Presented by Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Dingwall DSO with Art Fund support
Object history
Given by Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Dingwall DSO with Art Fund support, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Summary
The exquisite decoration seen on this vase is characteristic of the work of the Yabu Meizan workshop, established in Osaka in 1880 by Yabu Meizan (1853-1934). Meizan was a regular participant in international exhibitions and frequently a prize-winner. The vase was bought by their donor at the Japan-British Exhibition held in London in 1910.
Collection
Accession number
C.225-1910

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Record createdOctober 30, 2008
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