Early Meiji Period Kutani Vase Signed Kutani Zo Wataya Sei c.1870

Finely decorated Meiji period Japanese Kutani vase signed Kutani Zo Wataya Sei. Broad baluster shaped body decorated in characteristic iron-red and gilt overglaze decoration known as Akae Kutani or Lidaya style. Decorated with Oriental motifs and three figural panels around the body. Band of geometric designs to neck and foot. A very finely painted and gilded example. Painted characters to base including the Kutani characters (九谷) and signed Wataya Sei. The vase is 27.5 cm in height and 21 cm maximum diameter.