Japan, 1868-1912 (Meiji Period) Dimensions: Height 23.9 cm Weight: 356.2 g Vase finely painted in black, iron-red and gold depicting birds perched on a blossoming branch, all within reserves. The long, slender neck with geometrical borders and the recessed base with a hand painted Kutani mark. Provenance: - German private collection. Condition: - Very good condition with minor wear, and manufacturing flaws, such as kiln grit and firing cracks.