Pair of Vintage Fukagawa Porcelain Wall Pocket Vases With Classic Orchid Design Blue and Green

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Fukagawa is a Japanese porcelain that comes from a family name that dates all the way back to the 17th … Read more Fukagawa is a Japanese porcelain that comes from a family name that dates all the way back to the 17th Century. In 1856, Ezaiemon Fukagawa was appointed head of the family porcelain business and 1875, founded the Company of the Scented Orchid. In 1894, The Fukagawa Company was founded, and used Mount Fuji with a stream as its trademark. Fukagawa was entered into many competitions and has won many awards for its classic Japanese styling and simple beauty. It is the provider of porcelains to the Japanese Imperial House. Not all pieces of Fukagawa is stamped. But the classic design of the Orchid is unmistakable. This exquisite pair of wall pockets are classically styled Fukagawa. The singular orchid is mighty on its own and need no decorative embellishments. Both pieces are simple and harmonious. The sides and backs are leaves and smaller orchids. These pieces are vintage, and have been lovingly cared for, and are in wonderful vintage condition. There are what look to be like manufacturing issues on the bottoms of each piece where the glaze did not adhere as well as it should. The point on the blue vase has a rough spot and it seems someone attempted to fix the point on the bottom of the green vase. They tried to fix roughness of the bottom and used a green that is a darker shade then the rest of green glaze. There is also a small spot of missing glaze on back of green vase. These minor issues do not detract from either piece and are not obvious when hung. The green vase is marked, Made in Japan on back. Both items are used and insides are minorly stained. Please reference photos. Each vase is 12 inches tall x 4 inches in diameter at top. See less