1920's Japanese Studio Porcelain Vase by Nishiura Enji 西浦圓治

It is 8.25 inches (20.9 cm) tall by 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide. It is 1.4 Lb.

It has minor rubbing of paint and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Mark in bottom: Mizoro.

Mizoro ware is a variant of Kyo-ware.

Japan, Kyoto, late 18th/early 19th century.

H 2.5 x Diam 3 in.

Gold on outside slightly ...

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