{"product_id":"seiko-miniature-vase-dark-brown-porcelain-with-peacock-peony-japan","title":"Seiko Miniature Vase – Dark Brown Porcelain with Peacock \u0026 Peony, Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA captivating miniature piece of Japanese craftsmanship, this Seiko dark brown porcelain kettle-form vase is a jewel of mid-century Japanese export ware (c. 1950s–1970s). The deep, lustrous chocolate brown ground — rich and lacquer-like in its reflective finish — is adorned with an exquisitely detailed hand-painted scene of a proud \u003cstrong\u003ekujaku (peacock)\u003c\/strong\u003e amid blooming \u003cstrong\u003ebotan (peony)\u003c\/strong\u003e flowers and delicate \u003cstrong\u003eume (plum blossom)\u003c\/strong\u003e branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe peacock, rendered in fine gold with fanned tail feathers, is one of the most auspicious motifs in Japanese decorative art — a symbol of beauty, grace, and good fortune. Paired with the peony, the “king of flowers” representing wealth and honour, this piece carries a deeply prestigious iconography. The original red oval \u003cstrong\u003e“Made in Japan” paper label\u003c\/strong\u003e remains intact on the base — a rare and desirable detail for collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Export Porcelain — Kutani Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted peacock \u0026amp; peony with plum blossom on dark brown ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original wrapped rattan\/bamboo bail with metal fittings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original “Made in Japan” red oval paper label — intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. 1950s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent — no visible chips or damage, original label present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5cm tall, 6cm wide, 8cm tall with handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Plant Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45777632788666,"sku":"CV10","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6217\/0298\/files\/20260411_174900.jpg?v=1776221590","url":"https:\/\/theplantwarehouse.nz\/products\/seiko-miniature-vase-dark-brown-porcelain-with-peacock-peony-japan","provider":"The Plant Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}