imari-style floral teapot with porcelain top handle origin: japan | era: early showa period (c. 1930s) | material: light blue glazed porcelain with hand-painted gilded motifs
zhenyi (珍仪), is a traditional chinese name meaning “precious elegance”. combining the serene harmony of floral beauty and craftsmanship, she is a rare teapot believed to originate from the kilns of arita during the early showa era.
crafted in fine light blue porcelain, it features a delicately arched top handle and a perfectly balanced spout. its intricate hand-painted motifs, rendered in vibrant indigo, vermilion, and gold, echo the opulence of imari ware, adorned with stylized lotus and chrysanthemum blossoms — symbols of purity and imperial grace. each panel is carefully bordered in cobalt blue and gold.
this piece is not only functional but an object of display — it’s a conversation between centuries, a whisper from japan’s artistic golden age to the modern collector. ideal for display in curated spaces, connoisseurs of asian decorative arts will appreciate its scarcity, artistry, and provenance.
