Featured Tiny Japanese Kutani Vase

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by NewEngland, Jul 9, 2026 at 10:59 AM.

  1. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    Hello everyone, This is a tiny Japanese bud vase, only 3" tall, with a red mark on the base. It has a red/orange glaze with black dragons and creatures around the body. I think I've narrowed it down to Kutani Eiraku possibly 19th century but I haven't found another like it online. Can anyone help with the identification? Thank you!

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    NewEngland, Jul 9, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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  2. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Oooh, that's sweet! I think the black could be polished with a jewellery/sunshine cloth -- looks like it should shine silver to me.
     
    kentworld, Jul 9, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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  3. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    Yes! I shined it. What a surprise. Do you happen to know the age?
     
    NewEngland, Jul 9, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Photo?:shy:
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 10, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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  5. NewEngland

    NewEngland Well-Known Member

    I was afraid to use a jeweler's cloth on it, worried that it would wear away the designs, IMG_6240.jpeg so I was very gentle with it and it is now shiny silver.
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    NewEngland, Jul 10, 2026 at 10:45 AM
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Oh, yes, huge difference. It went from black to silver, and with more detail.:happy:
     
    Any Jewelry, Jul 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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  7. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    Lovely!
     
    kentworld, Jul 10, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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