Blue and white porcelain baluster jar
Blue and white porcelain baluster jar with flowers and birds painted on body. The base has a blue double lined round ring. The neck with a continuous scroll of swastika emblem. See photos Ht 8.25 inches Diameter mouth 4.25 D of base 4.25 D of baluster body 6.25 Weight 1.3 kgm Condition: in very good condition. no chips, hairline cracks or repair. some iron spots and glaze pinholes scattered. Also a spray of powder-like grey tiny spots on lower part of body, seems to be underglazed Bought in the mid 1980s in Spore from China dealer
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Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a late Meiji era Arita blue and white baluster vase with imitation Kangxi era double circle mark. The vase in your possession is decorated with birds among chrysanthemum and foliage, the neck with a row of swastica and triangles. The estimate is based on similar items sold at auction.
iron or other imperfections in the kaolin. Happens. Modern reproductions are often too perfect, so this is a good sign.
Thank you. Much appreciated
Thank you Mr Klaus for yr appraisal
What are the grey tiny spots at the lower part of the body -as shown in the last photo, showing the base. It seems to be under the glaze. Is this common with wares of this type.
Would appreciate yr opinion. Thanks