{"product_id":"antique-japanese-sumida-gawa-vase-signed-ban-ni-blue-drip-glaze-figural-5-25","title":"Antique Japanese Sumida Gawa Vase Signed Ban-ni Blue Drip Glaze Figural 5.25”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful antique Japanese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSumida Gawa pottery vase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, attributed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBan-ni\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating to the late Meiji or early Taishō period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking vase features a dark textured pottery body with a thick flowing blue, white, and green drip glaze around the upper portion. Two charming three-dimensional child figures are applied to the sides among raised foliage details. The unusual blue color palette makes this a particularly attractive example of Sumida Gawa ware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vase measures approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.25 inches tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.25 inches wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at its widest point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery nice antique condition with age-related wear, glaze irregularities, and minor surface wear consistent with age and handmade pottery. No obvious major cracks or repairs are visible in the photos. Because this piece has delicate applied relief details, please review all images carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful addition to a collection of Japanese Meiji pottery, Sumida Gawa ware, Asian antiques, or unusual figural ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Galleries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46326318366892,"sku":null,"price":179.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/5698\/9100\/files\/BDF0D656-C1E8-4516-94D2-251A086B1C23.jpg?v=1780343759","url":"https:\/\/www.globalgalleries.net\/products\/antique-japanese-sumida-gawa-vase-signed-ban-ni-blue-drip-glaze-figural-5-25","provider":"Global Galleries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}