Meiji Period Arita Floor Vase with Elaborate Decoration
A monumental antique Arita floor vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, a baluster vase with a cushioned neck rim and a fluted trumpet rim, profusely decorated with pairs of shaped cloud and quatrefoil reserves populated with bird and landscape scenes upon a scrolling and floral ground further embellished with dragons, a diaper patterned collar, the rim with palmettes, fern and chrysanthemum motifs, height 61.02 in.
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- Diaper Motif - The diaper motif is a repeating geometric pattern in decorative arts that consists of small diamond or lozenge shapes arranged in a grid. The pattern is often used as a background or border on textiles, ceramics, metalwork, and other decorative items. It can be found in a variety of cultures and historical periods, and is often used in formal or ornamental designs. The name "diaper" comes from the pattern's resemblance to the criss-crossed fabric of a baby's diaper.
- Quatrefoil - A stylised four-circle design, itself contained within a larger circle, with Gothic origins and often seen as window designs in ecclesiastical architecture. The use of the motif was popular in Gothic Revival furniture of the 19th century.
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