Hibiscus Bird - Kakesu

Name: Kakesu 
 
Type: Vase 
 
Year: Late 20th century (c. 1980s–1990s)
 
Set: No
 
Mark: Kakesu  - Kakesu Collection, Japan
 
History: This vase is a product of the Kakesu Collection, a Japanese porcelain line recognizable by its high-quality decorative wares. The hallmark on the base, which includes the Japanese kanji characters for "art" (芸術) along with the English branding, indicates this is a modern export piece, most likely produced during the late Showa to early Heisei period (circa 1980s–1990s).
 
 
The design features a hand-painted songbird perched on a branch amidst blooming hibiscus flowers, a common motif in Japanese decorative arts symbolizing delicate beauty and seasonal harmony. The coloration, detail, and use of soft outlines around the bird and flora are consistent with late-20th-century Japanese artistry aimed at the Western collector’s market.
 
 
The vase stands approximately 14 cm tall and is crafted in a high-gloss porcelain with a classic baluster form. It remains unsigned beyond the transfer-printed backstamp, which is typical for factory-made decor pieces rather than individual artisan work.
 
 
Though not particularly rare or antique, this vase holds decorative and collectible appeal due to its fine craftsmanship and attractive design.
 
Flaws: None