JAPANESE
Vase with cranes and tortoise
(late 19th century-early 20th century)

Medium
earthenware, gold, enamel (Satsuma ware)

Measurements
30.3 × 16.0 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1921

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Japan

Inscription
inscribed in gold and brush above outside rim of base (in Japanese characters): (mark of ofiicial seal)

Accession Number
2137-D3

Department
Asian Art

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Physical description
Round body narrowing to flared foot and mouth. Scene with tortoises in ocean and flying cranes. Satsuma ware.