Nippon pair hand painted vases
Possibly artists Hanko in back stamp. Nippon collectors group suggests 1910. Also suggests soft paste pottery. Excellent condition. Vibrant and attractive. Found one other matching hanko online but no info.
unknown Melbourne collector
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Hi Donna,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
I'm not convinced it's Hanko and I'm not finding that mark anywhere.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
An antique pair of Japanese export Nippon hand-painted and enameled porcelain baluster vases
made in Japan, early 20th Century
made for the export market, each depicting a landscape scene, marked below
15 inches (38 cm) high; greatest diameter (at shoulder) 7 3/4 inches (20 cm)
CONDITION: appears to be in good condition
PROVENANCE: acquired from a Melbourne collector
AUS $400-600 for the pair*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
Thanks, Donna, you're all set
Thank you Delia. I appreciate your speedy service and I agree with your appraisal. I will continue to research the mark. I have a couple of artists friends, one of which teaches Japanese and she was confident it was a masters mark. Another Japanese teacher friend suggested Hanko. Its really interesting. Donna
They are both 38 cm high by about 20cms diameter at shoulder