Pair of 18th Century Japanese Gennai Ware Vases
Known for its bright coloring, Gennai Ware was produced by Hiraga Gennai (1728 - 1780), a scientist and intellectual who lived in what is now Shido, Kagawa Prefecture. Gennai Ware is stylistically similar to Kochi Ware which is an early Chinese pottery style. Comes with collector's storage box.
- Period
- 2nd half of 18th century
- Origin
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 14 1/2" h x 9" diam
- 36.8cm h x 22.9cm diam
- Item #
- A5221