Japanese Imari Porcelain Umbrella Holder

Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century, finely decorated porcelain tall cylinder umbrella stand in the Imari palette of iron red, underglaze cobalt blue, and gilt accents, the exterior richly painted with flowering branches, peonies, scrolling foliage, and shaped reserves enclosing a lush garden scene with gate, unmarked.

25 x 8 1/2 in. dia.

From the Estate of the late Mr. John L. Stone and Mrs. Josephine T. Stone, Middlesex, North Carolina

Crack to the underside that trails up the base.

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