A LARGE JAPANESE IMARI BOWL AND TWO COVERS

A LARGE JAPANESE IMARI BOWL AND TWO COVERS
EDO PERIOD (1615-1868), 18TH CENTURY

Typically painted in underglaze blue, gilt, red and orange enamels; all three decorated with pavilions in luxuriant landscapes, flowers, fruiting sprays, phoenix and other formal designs; 44cm max. (3)

Cf. C J A Jörg, Fine & Curious, Japanese Export Porcelain in Dutch Collections, p.107, no.111 for another example of a large Imari covered bowl in Twickel Castle, Delden.