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This Gold Imari ginger jar, in fine Japanese porcelain with deep cobalt, iron red, and lavish gold enamels, tells a story on every surface — if you know where to look.
Maker: Not marked
Materials: Fine porcelain; hand wash only
Dimensions: 6⅛"H with lid (4.5" without) × 4.25" diameter
Origin: Japan
Era: Vintage, 1970s–1980s
Condition: Excellent vintage condition — no chips, cracks, or scratches. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
A meaningful gift for collectors of Japanese ceramics, Imari enthusiasts, or anyone who loves intentional, symbol-rich decorative objects. Beautiful on a mantle, a bookshelf, or as the anchor of a chinoiserie vignette.
The Gold Imari palette is instantly recognizable: deep cobalt, iron red, and lavish gold on fine translucent porcelain. But what sets this piece apart is the intentionality of its decoration. The Hishi diamond pattern speaks to prosperity; the Karakusa scrollwork to eternity and luck; the Kiku chrysanthemums to longevity and the Imperial family; the Ume plum blossoms to purity and protection; the central orchid to rarity and refinement. Each motif was chosen with purpose, right down to the cherry blossoms and floral borders on the lid.
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