Antique Japanese Meiji Shofu Katei Studio Porcelain Sterling Overlay Vase Leaves
Gorgeous! The best there is! Arts & Crafts/ Mission style! Impressive size.
We are offering a gorgeous green porcelain vase with sterling silver overlay flowers by Shofu Katei , from the era. This piece evokes the aesthetics of similar artists like Nishiura Enji, with its delicate lines and attention to detail. The understated leaves belie the beautiful textures in the silver edging and flowers lining the base and neck. The piece measures about 9.5” tall. This piece is the perfect addition to any collection
Wonderful porcelain green to white vase with sterling flower overlay. The leaves also have fantastic tone changing colors. Note the light box made the green color brighter than it is. The color is darker. The first picture is the correct color.
Shofu Katei (1870 to 1928) Shofu Katei, also known as Shofu Kajo, was born in 1870 in Seto, Japan. Shofu came to Kyoto in 1888, and in 1890, he was adopted into the Shofu Kajo family. In 1908, he set up the Shofu Ceramics Company, Ltd. and was awarded a Green Ribbon in 1915.
Measurements
Height: 9.5" inches
Width: 5" inches
Excellent; with no chips, cracks, or crazing, only a couple of glaze pits . item is pre-owned and may have some signs of age related light use on the silver. Please look closely at the pictures provided as they are an extension of our written description.
Gorgeous! The best there is! Arts & Crafts/ Mission style! Impressive size.
We are offering a gorgeous green porcelain vase with sterling silver overlay flowers by Shofu Katei , from the era. This piece evokes the aesthetics of similar artists like Nishiura Enji, with its delicate lines and attention to detail. The understated leaves belie the beautiful textures in the silver edging and flowers lining the base and neck. The piece measures about 9.5” tall. This piece is the perfect addition to any collection
Wonderful porcelain green to white vase with sterling flower overlay. The leaves also have fantastic tone changing colors. Note the light box made the green color brighter than it is. The color is darker. The first picture is the correct color.
Shofu Katei (1870 to 1928) Shofu Katei, also known as Shofu Kajo, was born in 1870 in Seto, Japan. Shofu came to Kyoto in 1888, and in 1890, he was adopted into the Shofu Kajo family. In 1908, he set up the Shofu Ceramics Company, Ltd. and was awarded a Green Ribbon in 1915.
Measurements
Height: 9.5" inches
Width: 5" inches
Excellent; with no chips, cracks, or crazing, only a couple of glaze pits . item is pre-owned and may have some signs of age related light use on the silver. Please look closely at the pictures provided as they are an extension of our written description.
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#12
5L
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