Arita Ware: Brocade Peony and Bird Motif Vase Porcelain reeds swaying in the breeze

reeds swaying in the breeze

This walk-in closet storage system has item-specific storage and tempts anyone within to linger

The artist’s sensitivity is also evident in the details: the opened blossoms are painted in a soft pale pink

Against a deep indigo background

A graceful spherical form

Arita Ware: Brocade Peony and Bird Motif Vase Porcelain reeds swaying in the breezeThe elongated and balanced form makes it an elegant vase , featuring the classic Edo period motifs of 'peony' and 'bird,' delicately portrayed. The composition, with ample space around the Nigoshide (milky white surface), is a distinctive characteristic of the Kakiemon style. The mouth is of just the right width, making it easy to arrange flowers. This piece is recommended as a gift item.