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I am wondering if anyone here can date this large chinese redware vase, it stands 18" tall, has a dragon on it, there is a small mark on the base but I have no clue what it is. Thank you very much for your help!!

Here is a couple other pictures, 1 of the mark on the bottom

That appears to be a Japanese terra cotta vase of a type called 'Tokoname', after the place in Japan associated with such products. Just a guess but it could be circa the Meiji period (1868-1912) or somewhat later. See wikipedia.org link below for further info on Tokoname the kiln town.

Best regards,

Bill H.

URL Title :Tokoname

Thanks for the info, yeah I guess it could be that, I see pottery images of similiar style come up under Chinese redware but I also see the similarity with the Japanese stuff to. I dont know myself, I was just curious as this is the 1st one this type I came across here at the antique auctions in PA. Thanks again, have a great weekend!! Rich

I'm unsure of what the mark says, but its location on your vase is more in keeping with Japanese kiln practices than Chinese.

Best regards,

Bill H.

Thanks for the info, I will continue to do some research to see if I can pin it down. Thanks again

here is a picture of the mark on the bottom and a couple others, have a great day!

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