Japanese Works of Art - 21st May 2019

Lot 379

A JAPANESE KAKIEMON-STYLE WHISTLE C.1700 Modelled as a small boy lying on his belly

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £750

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Description

A JAPANESE KAKIEMON-STYLE WHISTLE

C.1700

Modelled as a small boy lying on his belly, smiling and with his head raised, with details in red, blue, green and black enamels, with two small apertures either side of his feet, 7cm.

Cf. The Victoria & Albert Museum, access. no.C.3-1959 for a similar whistle modelled as a small lying boy.