Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Ginger Jar with Shishi Lion Lid
$495.00Price
Description: An impressive porcelain temple jar or ginger jar decorated in traditional Imari hues of underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze iron red and gold. The body depicts a vibrant scene of a phoenix or exotic bird amidst blooming peonies and cherry blossoms. The lidded top is crowned with a hand-sculpted Shishi lion finial. Two available
Good Vintage/Antique Condition. The porcelain is intact with no major visible cracks. The interior rim shows typical unfinished ceramic firing marks. The hand-painted detailing on the Shishi lion shows minor gilt wear consistent with age.
Size: Approx. 24” H x 11” Diameter
Weight: Approx. 20 lbs
