#1351/Fabulous Kutani Vase

Handpainted birds and flowers in the daintiest of pastel colors embellish this gorgeous 10" tall vase. The top rim is encircled by a 1 1/2-2" dark band. I do not know what the writing on the bottom means (pictures to be added) but based on experience I expect that these are at least 100 years old and that the artist's identity is probably revealed in the writing on the bottom. The inside is solid white with a glossy glazed finish. The exterior is matte and feels very satiny. The finest of porcelains!