Meiji Period Japanese Koto Ware Quatrefoil Vase with Phoenix

A Japanese Koto Ware vase, Meiji period, circa 1850s,…
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A Japanese Koto Ware vase, Meiji period, circa 1850s, impressive quatrefoil vase in red and overglaze gold, the ovoid base with main decorations of chrysanthemum sprays and plum blossom, the square neck section with alternating designs of a Ho-o (phoenix) and dragon spinning amongst clouds and applique gold enamel handles on the opposing sides, with signed tomobako presentation box. 33 cm high

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  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • Quatrefoil - A stylised four-circle design, itself contained within a larger circle, with Gothic origins and often seen as window designs in ecclesiastical architecture. The use of the motif was popular in Gothic Revival furniture of the 19th century.
  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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