Japanese Cobalt Blue Porcelain Tokkuri Vase — Peacock & Peony
$90.00
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Japanese Cobalt Blue Porcelain Tokkuri Vase — Peacock & Peony
$90.00
An elegant piece of Japanese decorative porcelain, this striking cobalt blue tokkuri (sake bottle) form vase is a testament to the refined craftsmanship of mid-to-late 20th century Japanese ware. The deep, lustrous cobalt blue glaze — rich and lacquer-like with a gold rim finish — provides a dramatic canvas for an exquisitely detailed scene that wraps fully around the body.
Two magnificent kujaku (peacocks) are depicted in fine gold linework — one in full proud display with a sweeping fanned tail showing the characteristic gold “eye” feathers, the other in a graceful perched pose. They are surrounded by blooming botan (peony) flowers in soft blush pink and white with gold outlines. The peacock and peony pairing is one of the most prestigious and auspicious motifs in Japanese decorative art, symbolising beauty, grace, wealth, and good fortune.
- Style: Japanese Decorative Porcelain — Cobalt Blue Ground with Gold Rim
- Form: Tokkuri (sake bottle) — waisted hourglass silhouette with flared rim
- Decoration: Fine gold hand-painted peacock & peony wrapping fully around body
- Mark: Unmarked — consistent with domestic Japanese market or paper label lost
- Estimated Period: c. 1960s–1980s
- Condition: Excellent — no visible chips, cracks, or damage; gold rim intact
- Dimensions: 14.5cm tall, 6cm wide