Featured tiny doll house? painted vase

hi folks

found this sweet lil thing in a charity shop today. i presumed it was japanese kutani and only bought it because it was so wee

not sure it is now, certainly looks japanese inspired

tiny little 60 on base

measures 4 inches

dolls house ? salesman sample ?or just a tiny vase

any thoughts or info appreciated

 

Sweetness Charles !!!

 

Yes, I think Japanese inspired rather than Japanese. Very sweet. Too big for a doll's house imo, but it could be a novelty miniature.

 

It is adorable! I agree with Any Jewelry - perfect for a small posy or just a novelty miniature.

 

Beauty !

 

That vase is so sweet! I think it would be for small flower(s). I sold a Herend vase once that was just 2 1/2 inches high (6.35 cm) and it was made for little flowers.

 

Definitely kutani inspired. The 'red' and rest of the palette is wrong though. Makes me think European alongside the base.

 

That is charming.

 

thanks kworld, and i thought if anyone was going to know......

 

I will go slightly further -- could be late 19th c or early 20th c as styles don't really have clear "cut off" dates. This one I think hearkens to the "ivory" or "blush ivory" type of wares that was popular in the latter 19th c. Many factories -- I have some Royal Worcester pieces in that type -- made it.

 

thanks Kworld, blush ivory was the term i was thinking of but couldn't remember. Brilliant help as always

 

I blush. Just glad my little tidbits are helpful now and then. There are other members here that I admire very much and think they are like Antiques Roadshow experts and sometimes better!

 

I think you sell yourself short kent. I for one value your opinion and always wait for you to chime in.

 

Blushing more. But I always wait for you to chime in, LOL!