Japanese Imari Mantle Vase with Figure Cartouche Decoration
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- Cartouche - An ornamental panel in the form of of a shield, oval or rectangular scroll with curling edges. It may be carved into the back of a chair or the top of a sideboard, or present on a piece of silver or jewellery, and contain the initials of the original owner, heraldic symbols, or some other inscription, such as the details of a presentation.
In ceramics the term defines the central area of a vase or similar with a decorative border in one of the shapes above, into which a decorative scene or figures have been painted.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Japanese ceramics, styles and decoration - Imari, vases and urns (without covers) 125
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Satsuma (Japan), item type
- other items 2,034
- vases 1,376
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