Japanese " Kutani " Porcelain Jar / " Eiraku" Red Ground with Gilt Cranes/ Circa late Meiji 1868-1912 early Taisho (1913-1926).
Here's a beautiful Vintage piece Japanese Kutani jar or vase done in a red imari ground with hand painter work in gilt cranes. This particular style is called "Eiraku".
On base mark says "九谷=Kutani" which are the first two characters on the right. It says 9 or "ku" and valleys. it is the area this particular pottery comes from. The two characters on the left "永 = ei" and "楽=raku" are for "Eiraku" which is the family lineage of potters . There are lot of Kutani marks and styles. This red ground and gilt vase is just one style.
Age: from the late 19th to early 20th century (MEIJI 1868-1912 , Taisho 1913-1926 )
Size: app. 4 3/4" high x dia 4 1/4" at widest
Condition : excellent pre-owned, no damages, minimum wear
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