Gold Phesant

Name: Gold Phesant
 
Type: Pair of cobalt blue porcelain vases
 
Year: Late 20th century (likely 1970s–1990s)
 
Set: Yes ( 2x Petite Vases)
 
Mark: Unknown - Marked “Made in Japan” (export ware, unidentified factory)
 
History: This is a matched pair of Japanese export porcelain vases, notable for their rich cobalt blue glaze and detailed, transfer-printed and hand-embellished gold designs featuring peacocks (or pheasants) amidst peony blossoms. The decoration style is highly typical of Japanese porcelain made for export, especially during the late Showa period (post-World War II to 1990s). The original "Made in Japan" foil sticker further confirms their export status, a mark widely used after 1952 and especially prevalent in the 1970s–1990s.
 
 
The vases are not from a high-end collectible kiln, but rather from mass production aimed at the Western decorative market. The aesthetic—with bold cobalt blue, metallic gold, and ornate birds and flowers—was especially popular for both home décor and giftware. The vases are of typical small-to-medium size, as indicated by the ruler in the photo.
 
Flaws: None