Oriental Tulip vase vintage vs antique
19 November 2025
Description

This is the answer I recieved from one appraiser: Chinoiserie, Tulipiere, Multi Scene Porcelain Vase made in Japan, 20thC is valued at $250.00-300.00. I would like another appraisal to ensure it's not a Chinese origin. It's in very good condition. Blue underglaze with white surface. Intricate details. Symbols painted representing time period significance?

Dimensions

10 in tall, 6 in wide, 5 bud holes on base and tall single bud vase in middle.

Acquired from
Secondhand Store
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 23 hours
By David U.
Nov 20, 15:40 UTC
Fair Market Value
$80 - $160 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello, this item is a blue and white porcelain tulipiere with five openings around a bulbous base and one central tall neck. The decoration uses underglaze cobalt on a white glaze, with floral motifs that follow twentieth century Japanese export patterns rather than Chinese Qing designs. The foot ring, glaze tone, and painting style point to mid twentieth century Japanese production aimed at Western collectors. The vase is in good condition and retains its full structure, which matters because these forms often chip around the openings.

Tulipieres of this type belong to the decorative export market and are valued for their form and blue and white appeal rather than rarity. Comparable Japanese pieces from the mid century period sell between 80 and 160 USD depending on size and condition.

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