Antique Japanese Meiji Polychrome Pottery Figure of a Luohan / Monk & Vase Wedgwood Original box

Original box

making it a refined statement piece for any serious porcelain

Height: approximately 24cm

At the summit of the lid sits a beautifully modelled seated female figure used as a finial

Antique Japanese Meiji Polychrome Pottery Figure of a Luohan / Monk & Vase Wedgwood Original boxA rare and decorative Japanese Meiji period polychrome pottery figure of a seated Luohan (Buddhist disciple monk), the robed figure modelled with one arm raised and finely decorated in coloured enamels and gilding over a moulded body. An associated moulded vase is included with the lot. The figure shows the expressive modelling and rich surface decoration typical of late 19th century Japanese export ceramics of this type, and is a substantial, eye