Imari Vase with Chiparus Figural Group and Goats

A large Japanese Imari vase, Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947) circa 1930, the fine figural group of a reclining young woman in a flowing green dress and a modish cloche, accompanied by two goats nibbling at grapes, raised on a long veined black marble base, lightly incised signature of D.H.Chiparus to the base, height 14.57 in., length 29.53 in., width 6.30 in.

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Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

This item has been included into following indexes:

Japanese ceramics, styles and decoration - Imari, vases and urns (without covers) 125
meat covers / food covers / dish covers - pewter 1,629
Satsuma (Japan), item type
- figures and figurines 224
- other items 2,101
- vases 1,421