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  • Museum Accession No.: EA1956.667
  • Object type: Vase
  • Kiln/Location: Makuzu Kozan
  • Historical Period/Date: Meiji, c.1895
  • Material: Porcelain
  • Dimensions: H. 4.0cm
  • Provenance:
  • Description: Baluster shape vase with longish straight neck & everted lip. White porcelain covered with pale peach-bloom glaze. Decorated in copper red under the glaze with three dancing insects carrying banners in procession.. Seal mark in underglaze blue on the base, Makuzu Kozan sei.
  • Photo. Ref.: RF 454 (36)
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