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(1868-1912) Vintage Japanese ceramic cylinder vase featuring a turquoise fishnet pattern and a painted crane.Right Column
(Top）： 大日本（Dai Nippon），
which translates to "Great Japan". This was a highly patriotic mark commonly added to high-quality ceramics during the Meiji era to proudly indicate their origin for international markets.Left Column:
Hand-painted calligraphy detailing the specific artisan workshop or studio location. The script is written in a cursive running style (gyosho), which often notes the city of production (such as Kyoto) followed by the kiln or maker's name.Insights for CollectorsAuthenticity:
The fine, spiderweb-like crackle texture (crazing) visible across the cream-colored underglaze is perfectly consistent with authentic antique earthenware from this era.While decorated with an uncommon and striking modern geometric fishnet base, the traditional hand-painted flying crane and calligraphic markings firmly tie it to classic Japanese export pottery traditions.
An authentic single Meiji Period Japanese export ceramic cylinder vase in this particular style generally has a fair market value of $100
to $200.
