A JAPANESE MOULDED CISTERN OR COFFEE POT EDO PERIOD

A JAPANESE MOULDED CISTERN OR COFFEE POT

EDO PERIOD, C.1700-30

The tall body raised on a hexagonal foot and with a bulbous neck, moulded and richly painted with the Seven Gods of Good Fortune and an attendant enjoying a picnic, the deities depicted with jovial expressions and surrounded by their attributes; the base with acanthus leaves and the neck painted with hares amongst crashing waves in between auspicious emblems, the cover with dragons amongst scrolling clouds and the knop modelled as a sacred jewel, 38.5cm. (2)

Provenance: formerly in the collection of Sir Arthur Collins (1834-1915), Chief Justice of Madras between 1885 and 1899.

PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS TO BE OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE.

Cf. S Jenyns, Japanese Porcelain, pl. 28a for a related example. Also, see the British Museum, access. no.Franks.493.a for a coffee pot with the same decoration.