Decorative vase from the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE), featuring the Palace of Agriculture, 1909

• Format: Other/Unknown Material
• Language: unknown
• Published: 1909
• Subjects: Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE); Imari; Pacific; Yukon; Alaska
• Online Access: http://cdm16786.contentdm.oclc.org:80/cdm/ref/collection/imlsmohai/id/16445

The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition (AYPE) was a world's fair held in Seattle in 1909. It was a major national event for the young but fast growing city, and celebrated the emerging development of the Pacific Northwest. This vase from the AYPE shows the Palace of Agriculture at the Exposition. It was made in Japan in the “Imari” style, which is a kind of colorful porcelain made specifically for the export market. It was imported by M. Furuya, an entrepreneur who had stores in Seattle, Yokohama, Kobe, Portland, Tacoma, and Vancouver B.C. This vase was likely sold at the “Japanese Village” at the AYPE, also called “The Street of Tokyo” which was located at the foot of the Pay Streak. Japanese tea, foods, and theater were main attractions at the AYPE and Japanese-style souvenirs like this were in high demand. 1 Vase; Materials: ceramic; Dimensions: 9.5 in.H x 6.5 in.W x 3.5 in.D