Japanese Works of Art - 27th July 2021
Lot 218
A JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE VASE
Estimate £1,000 - £1,500
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Description
A JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE VASE
EDO PERIOD, c.1670-90
The tall bulbous body decorated with three large shield-shaped panels enclosing figures in luxuriant gardens, some holding tall fans and one with a rhomboid standard, the panels divided by stylised lotus flowerheads and scrolling tendrils, the neck and shoulder with borders of lappets, 30cm.
Cf. J Ayers, & O Impey, Porcelain for Palaces: The Fashion for Japan in Europe 1650-1750, pp.106-107, no.54 for an ovoid vase with related decoration. The authors explain that the use of cartouches divided by patterns derives from the kraak style.