A Kakiemon-style figure of a shishi. Japan, Edo, 17th c.
Over the grayish white porcelain and blue-tinged glaze, the figure is profusely painted in overglaze enamels of the kakiemon palette: red, blue, turquoise, aubergine and black while the yellow is notably omitted. The animal is seated in an alert posture, its tail raised, on a studded elliptical drum-shaped base with karakusascrolls. its face resembles that […]
A pair of large leaping carps. Japan, Edo
Decorated in iron-red, green, aubergine and black enamels and gilt and underglaze blue, each leaping from water.
An unusual and large armorial Japanese armorial charger. Arita, Edo, circa 1700
The charger has a curved border with a slightly everted rim. It is painted in underglaze cobalt blue, iron red, with gilt highlights and a few touches of black. The center of the charger is decorated with a large circular medallion and a heraldic shield enclosed by baroque leaves. On the rim are eight cartouches, […]