Tall Japanese Sumida Vase, Signed Inoue

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DESCRIPTION:  A large and handsome Sumida Gawa vase with ribbed body, high relief figures and pinched neck.  A thick, traditional flambe' glaze in dark brown and blue covers the mouth and neck, and flows down the shoulders.  Fine attention to detail has been paid to the handmade figures of a boy and girl standing on ledges against the ribbed body.   Inoue (Ryosai) maker's mark in pear-shaped appliqué on the back.  Early 20th C. (pre WWII) and in perfect condition; no chips or repairs.  DIMENSIONS:   12 1/2" high (31.8 cm) x 5 1/2" diameter (14 cm).  <div id='rater_target1265593'></div>

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