Vintage Japanese Moriage (Raised Enamel) Goddess Kannon Hexagonal (6-Sided) Shaped Vase

Vintage Japanese Moriage (Raised Enamel) Goddess Kannon Hexagonal (6-Sided) Shaped Vase

VINTAGE JAPANESE PORCELAIN VASE DECORATED WITH RAISED MORIAGE (MEANING RAISED ENAMELS) AND HAND PAINTED DEPICTIONS OF THE KANNON BUDDHIST GODDESS WITH ANOTHER IMMORTAL DEPICTED ON THE OTHER SIDE. THE VASE HAS A HEXAGONAL (6-SIDED) SHAPE AND IS HAND PAINTED IN RICH COLORS OF COBALT BLUE AND BRIGHT ORANGE. THE GODDESS KANNON SITS UNDER A RISING SUN WHILE MOUNT FUJI HOVERS OVER THE OTHER IMMORTAL IN THE BACKGROUND.

Among the many images and designs that are found on Japanese pottery are those of ancient wise men, versed in the arts of knowledge, magic and power. These people are referred to as the Japanese Immortals, men and women who were of such greatness that they were unable to die, forced to live a life of study, worship and poverty. Often, the immortal would be a person who had lived in the mountains which were revered by the Japanese as places of magic and awe.As with most religious or mythical imagery, the immortals are shown as images that convey good luck, fortune, peace of happiness. They are shown as figures of peace who are fun loving, meditative or at comfort with each other and the rest of the world. Possibly images that were supposed to reflect upon the new owners of the porcelain items.
 
These highly detailed slip decorated moriage Goddess Kannon vase designs are well known in the world of Asian porcelains. The Japanese artisans of the late 19th century and the first quarter of the 20th century were masters of high detailed and hand decorated and painted export porcelain for the American and European customer.
 
MARKINGS: UNREADABLE REMNANTS OF SOME BLUE MARKINGS ON BOTTOM
 
SIZE: 15CM HIGH 9CM WIDE
 
CONDITION: NO CHIPS. NO CRACKS. HAND PAINTED ENAMEL AND MORIAGE ARTWORK STILL BEAUTIFUL.

MORRIAGE WARE:
JAPANESE EXPORT PORCELAIN IS OFTEN DECORATED WITH A TECHNIQUE CALLED MORIAGE MEANING "RAISED ENAMELS". THE EFFECT HAS BY SOME AUTHORS BEEN LIKENED BY CAKE FROSTING.
 
KANNON GODDESS OF MERCY:
Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, is one of the most beloved and widely venerated deities in Japanese Buddhism. She is the Japanese manifestation of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, known for her boundless compassion and her unwavering commitment to relieving the suffering of all sentient beings. Her gentle yet powerful presence can be felt in countless temples and shrines throughout the country, where her statues and images serve as focal points for prayer and meditation.
 
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