Antique Japanese Imari-Style Porcelain Kasane Bako (Stacking Container), Taisho Era 1912-1926 | SKU: 26M-735

Antique Japanese Imari-Style Porcelain Kasane Bako (Stacking Container), Taisho Era 1912-1926 | SKU: 26M-735

A richly hand-painted Imari-style kasane bako in vivid red, cobalt blue, and gold -- a rare and collectible piece of antique Japanese porcelain.

A kasane bako is a traditional Japanese stacking container made of multiple tiered sections that nest together and are capped with a fitted lid. This compact cylindrical example is decorated in the classic Imari palette -- a bold iron-red ground enlivened with gold-painted scrolling foliage, white reserve motifs suggesting stylized clouds or hares in flight, and cobalt blue circular medallions filled with a fine diaper lattice pattern. A blue-and-white architectural band encircles the base, and the domed lid bears a central maker's mark cartouche. The seamless stacking of the individual tiers -- each with its own painted band -- creates a unified, jewel-like cylinder that is typical of the refined handcrafted Japanese ceramics produced during the Taisho era, when artisans blended classical Edo-period Imari motifs with a new attention to decorative elegance.

Today, this antique Japanese porcelain stacking box makes a charming and practical accent in any modern interior. Use it on a vanity or dressing table to organize rings, earrings, and small accessories -- its tiered sections separate items beautifully. On a home office desk it can hold paper clips, pins, or small keepsakes, adding a wabi-sabi aesthetic to everyday organization. It also works as a living room accent piece displayed alongside other Japanese antique ceramics, or as a thoughtful gift for collectors and Japanophiles who appreciate the artistry of Imari-style porcelain.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1912-1926 (Taisho)
• Material: Hand-painted porcelain in Imari palette -- iron red, cobalt blue, and gilt gold
• Use: Stacking storage container for condiments, cosmetics, or small personal items
• Modern Use: Jewelry and trinket organizer; desktop accent for pins or keepsakes; decorative display piece alongside Japanese antique ceramics
• Features: Cylindrical tiered stacking form with fitted domed lid; bold iron-red ground with gold scrolling foliage and white reserve motifs; cobalt blue circular medallions with lattice diaper pattern; blue-and-white architectural border at base; central maker's mark cartouche on lid interior; white-glazed interiors throughout
• Dimensions: 4" Diameter x 5 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A beautifully preserved piece of antique Japanese porcelain that brings the timeless elegance of Imari-style decoration to any modern home.

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