Japanese Works of Art - 27th July 2021
Lot 223
A RARE JAPANESE EARLY-ENAMELLED ARITA VASE
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000
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Description
A RARE JAPANESE EARLY-ENAMELLED ARITA VASE
EDO PERIOD, C.1655-70
The bulbous body with a short straight neck, decorated in red, dark blue and cyan enamels, painted with vines and berries and with red rings above the foot, to the shoulder and to the neck, together with a wood tomobako box, 13.5cm. (2)
Cf. M Fitski, Kakiemon Porcelain, A Handbook, p.15 no.3 for an Arita bowl from the same period featuring the same coloured enamels. Also, see C J A Jörg, Fine & Curious, Japanese Export Porcelain in Dutch Collections, p.55, nos.37 and 38 for other pieces decorated with early enamels.