19th Century Imari Hand-Painted Vase

19th Century Imari Hand-Painted Vase is a fine example of decorative porcelains from Kyushu in northwestern Japan.  Imari is a style of porcelain named after the Japanese port from which it was shipped to the West, beginning in the late 17th century.  This example shows artistic excellence by using different hues of the same basic colors of cobalt blue and copper red, creating the illusion of more chromatic scale.  Combining somewhat abstract forms with easily identifiable representations of flowers and vases, such vases are prized for their scale and decorative appeal even when not filled with fresh aromatic flowers.  Note too that the piece is painted completely around the exterior, and even has detailing inside the lip of the rim.
Circa late 1800s
Measures 24.5H x 9.5 in diameter