Sumidagawa ‘Monkeys’ vase, Ban-Ni, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Period.

Sumidagawa pottery vase, signed Ban-Ni, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Period. The large vase, sculpted with an amusing scene of numerous monkeys clambering over rocks, some wearing short jackets, decorated in various glazes. The neck applied with a thick running high fired glaze, varying from green, through brown to blue.
All upon a red ground.

Signed Ban-Ni, in underglaze blue, to a gourd shaped tablet.

Height – 32 cm, 12 5/8”.

Diameter – 18.5 cm, 7 1/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage.