Japanese kakiemon bowl, Edo Period (1603-1868), c.1690
Japanese kakiemon bowl, Edo Period (1603-1868), c.1690
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Description
Japanese kakiemon bowl, Edo Period (1603-1868), c.1690, with fluted sides and scalloped rim, decorated to the interior with peony heads and prunus blossom around a central imperial chrysanthemum medallion (kikumon), the exterior with flowers growing amongst bound bamboo above a red geometric scroll to the foot;
Dimensions:
Diameter: 23cm. (9 1/16in.);
Condition:
broken, two chips (one with old restoration; see images
Notes:
The banded bamboo hedge design was frequently copied on porcelain in Europe, where it was sometimes mistakenly identified as a wheatsheaf.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Material and Technique | Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration |
| Origin | Japanese |
| Period | 17th Century |
| Diameter | 23cm. (9 1/16in.) |
Product REF: W300
