East Asian Art Vase Made in Hizen (present-day Saga Prefecture), JapanMeiji Period (1868-1912), Late 19th century Fukagawa Yeizaemon, Japanese, 1833 - 1889 Glazed porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel and gilt decoration (Arita ware) Currently not on view 1897-353 The General Hector Tyndale Memorial Collection, 1897 |
LabelThe underglaze blue color on this vase is obtained from the mineral cobalt. From the 1870s on, man-made cobalt became popular because of its lower cost, although some potters may have continued to use the natural cobalt for important pieces. |
