Meiji period (1868-1912), a large and very finely painted floor vase with birds perched on pink and white cherry blossom branches, scattered fan border around upper neck, rim with gilt floral decoration, inscription mark to bottom in black 日本横浜田代 製造 (Nihon yokohama tashiro sei zo) "made in Yokohama Japan by Tashiro."

23 1/2 in., 14 in. diameter

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Very good estate condition; some scattered light scratches to body; green felt circles to foot rim.