Chinese Decorative Imari White Porcelain Water Bucket Style Flower Vase Bowls The mother of pearl inlay

The mother of pearl inlay is very pretty and opalescent

Dating to late 19th century Meiji era (c

The wear has smoothed down the sides of the tsuba where it rubbed up against the obi belt from daily wear as well as wear where the thumb would pop the seal between the saya and the habaki

it remains in fine condition with the exception of a damaged spot shown in detail in the photos

it remains in good antique condition

Chinese Decorative Imari White Porcelain Water Bucket Style Flower Vase Bowls The mother of pearl inlayThis is a Chinese Imari (blue and white) porcelain water bucket style flower vase. It features a stamped continuous mountain and island landscape with sailboats with the water hand painted under. The bottom of the vase (seen in pic 7) is stamped with "Hand Painted in Hong Kong Overjoy" in red. there is a hairline separation visible in pic 10. This is made from porcelain. A piece of art itself, it would make a lovely addition to any space. This vase