Antiques & Art
Folk Art Pottery Vase
- Item Number
- 209
- Estimated Value
- 600 USD
- Opening Bid
- 200 USD
Item Description
A tall handmade Folk Art pottery vase from Japan's early 20th century Sumida ware depicting three rambunctious children playing ball. Signed Ryosai in a white glazed gourd shaped lower section Beautifully handmade, hand-painted and hand flambé glazed with a pinched style mouth and with glorious images of the children.
Dimensions: 14.5 inches tall
Scarce design, few exist today in this tall scale and particularly in this very fine condition. Handmade, hand-painted and hand glazed in brilliant colors white, red, green, blue and black History of Sumida Pottery Sumida pottery was created specifically for export between the late 1800s and the 1920s. It was still produced until World War II and briefly after the war. This colorful ware is usually heavy and covered with figures in relief. Everyday objects such as tea pots, vases, and mugs were produced. This distinct type of wares got its name from the Sumida river running near the Asakusa pottery district near Tokyo.
The style of applied figures on a surface with flowing glaze was invented about 1890 by the Seto potter Ryosai I, They are often embellished with glazed plaques with hand written signatures or general good luck symbols. Sumida pottery can be found in all kinds of shapes imaginable, is heavy, sculpted and usually has applied three-dimensional figures. The most common characteristics are items whose upper half (or less) is partially glazed with a flambé glaze or glazed with two or more colors in a splashed application. Often, the glaze has run, creating curtains or droplets. Some pieces are entirely glazed while others are bisque.
Item Special Note
Item to be picked up in Burlington, Vermont by the winner.
Please inquire about shipping.
Item may be viewed at the Flynn Center’s administrative offices. Please call Michele 652-4502 at to set up a mutually convenient time.
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