Antique Japanese Meiji (c 1860) Imari Vase Rabbit & Waves 11" Nesting Bowls A perfect size for enjoying

A perfect size for enjoying sake

This vase is 5 7/8" tall by 3" in diameter (15 x 7

when transporting these boxes the whole stack would have been wrapped in a big silk cloth and knotted at the top

This was high fired porcelain for lasting durability

The Ainu people traditionally carved these Kubori Kuma for religious purposes revering the Bear as a deity

Antique Japanese Meiji (c 1860) Imari Vase Rabbit & Waves 11" Nesting Bowls A perfect size for enjoyingThis is an antique late Edo era (c. 1860's) Japanese Imari Vase. It is finely hand painted in with a rabbit over waves motif. This vase is made of ceramics fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. Having been stored or carefully displayed for over a century in the original box this vase is in excellent condition. It measures 11" tall by 4 3 4" in diameter.