Nippon – Vase – Coralene, Dandelion, c. 1910’s

Japan, Early 20^th Century
Coralene ‘Dandelion’ Vase, c. 1910’s
glass beads on porcelain
5 ½” high x 4 ½” diameter

Notes: An antique vase it may show expected light signs of age and use related wear; the gilt shows minimal rubbing, primarily to the rim, the ground shows light wear as is typical; and the beads retain good full coverage. Overall the coralene retains its colourful and shimmering appeal.

Large luminescent yellow, orange, and green coralene dandelions constitute the central design, a single bud wrapping around to the backside and a small butterfly can be found flying on the other, all raised on a burnt umber to forest green gradient with gilt borders, beads, mouth and foot.

Markings: red mark #242 (Fifth Series), ‘U.S. PATENT’ / ‘NBR.9.2121.’ / ‘FEB.9.1909.’ / ‘[Japanese Marks]’ / ‘[Japanese Marks]’

Reference: The Collector’s Encyclopedia of Nippon Porcelain, 4^th Series. Joan F Van Patten. 1997.