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authentic Japanese Arita ware porcelain vase crafted by the world-renowned Sakaida Kakiemon kiln. This elegant cabinet-sized piece features the signature \"nigoshide\" milky-white porcelain body, which serves as a canvas for striking hand-painted overglaze enamels. The design highlights a traditional long-tailed bird soaring gracefully amidst delicate floral blossoms. The underside displays the iconic underglaze blue cursive calligraphic signature used by the Kakiemon lineage during the mid-to-late 20th century.
**Main Body:** Excellent vintage condition. The glaze is glossy and clean, and the hand-painted enamel colors remain vibrant and free of fading, scratches, cracks, or crazing.
- **Base Foot Ring:** There is one tiny, minor \"flea bite\" nick on the raw, unglazed bottom foot ring (rim of the base).Item Specifics:**
- **Artist/Kiln:** Sakaida Kakiemon (Underglaze blue script signature on base)
- **Origin:** Arita, Japan (Arita Ware / Japanese Imari Fine Porcelain)
- **Type:** Miniature Flower Vase / Single-Stem Bud Vase / Cabinet Vase
- **Motif:** Flying Bird & Delicate Floral Brocade Overglaze Enamels
- **Height:** 4.5 inches (Approx. 11.5 cm)
- **Era:** Mid-to-Late 20th Century (Showa Era)
