Flower Vase with Phoenix in Paulownia
Seifu Yohei III was appointed Imperial Household Artist in 1893 — the first potter to hold it. Almost none of this passes through Western rooms.
MakerSeifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
Date1897–1914
OriginJapan, Meiji period (1868–1912)
MediumPorcelain with molded and carved design and underglaze color
DimensionsOverall: 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in.); Diameter: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)
ClassCeramic
RegisterObject
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