Vase, Fine China Japan, Red Poppies on Glossy Black, Whale Tail Shape, Original Foil Label, Japan, Vintage 1970s

Fine China Japan's whale tail vase — glossy black porcelain, bold red poppies, wide at the top and narrowing to an oval base — announces itself from across a room.

• Maker: Fine China Japan (original foil sticker intact on base)
• Materials: Porcelain, glossy black glaze, hand painted red poppies, gold accents
• Dimensions: 10.5" tall × 5.625" wide (top opening) × 3.75" oval base
• Origin: Japan
• Era: Vintage, 1970s (estimated, discontinued)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition — no chips, cracks, or scratches; gold excellent throughout; glue residue from a previous label on the base, removable with Goo Gone or similar. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

A standout piece for a chinoiserie interior, a black and red design enthusiast, a mid-century modern or retro 1970s aesthetic, or a collector of Fine China Japan pieces who knows how rare this shape is.

Ten and a half inches tall, discontinued for decades, and not easily found. The original "Fine China Japan" foil sticker is intact on the bottom, which matters to collectors — there is some glue residue from a previous label alongside it, left undisturbed rather than risking damage to the brand sticker.

We also carry a Fine China Japan urn-shaped vase in pastel florals — browse our shop for more vintage Japanese export porcelain to round out your collection.