Japanese blue and white Arita ewer, circa 1680, with early mounts
Japanese blue and white Arita ewer, circa 1680, with early mounts
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Description
Japanese blue and white Arita ewer, circa 1680, with early mounts, painted in a rich underglaze blue, decorated on the the globular body with three panels containing peonies, against a background of karakusa interspersed with flower heads, with a loop handle, the domed silver metal lid with a scroll thumb piece and what appears to be an early Dutch silver mark.
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|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Period | 17th Century |
| Condition | Other |
| Dimensions | Height (including lid): 30cm. (11 13/16in.); height without lid: 27.5cm. (10 3/4in.) |
Product REF: W55
