Exceptional and fine antique Japanese Edo Period (c1780s-1830s) 9 Hanaike (flower vase) of a Koi fish resting on an old fish trap. An incredible piece of craftsmanship with impeccable ribbed detail along the weaving of the basket and scales of the fish. Boasts a brilliant and early turquoise blue green glaze over a thick molded clay or porcelain. The detail is quite incredible and one of the finest examples I have ever seen; the trap even shows a gentle indentation from where the fish is resting on it giving it a very life like look. The koi fish is applied as well as the 4 wreath type ornamental decoration surrounding the opening of the vase.
No signature that I can note but quite worthy of further research. Provenance comes from a central Massachusetts area estate. In Fine/Excellent overall condition, especially considering age and rarity. No cracks, breaks, damage or wear with the exception of a very small (and very old) chip along the base of the tail (see photo 11). The glaze exhibits gentle crazing which is typical of a piece with this much age.
Shows gentle soiling in the crevices. A brilliant and rare, early Japanese koi fish Hanaike vase with turquoise glaze thet displays quite tremendously! Measures 8 3/4" tall and 4" in diameter at the base. Opening measures 1 in diameter.
Fish measures 5 1/4" long x 1 1/2" thick. Heavy vase weighing nearly 2 lbs. Please enjoy the photos for further item details and if you have any questions feel free to ask.Thank you and be sure to check out our other listings! This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Vases". The seller is "massachusettsantiques" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.