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A HIRADO WHITE PORCELAIN WINE POT
MEIJI PERIOD (CIRCA 1900)
Moulded in the form of a large minogame (tortoise) with long, curved tail and large head, set on four feet, the shell incised at the top with deep hexagonal reserves, one which is removable and forms the lid, fitted with a tall loop handle and covered overall by a white glaze with high gloss, feet and underside unglazed
8 7/8in. (22.7cm.) long, 5in. (12.7cm.) high
MEIJI PERIOD (CIRCA 1900)
Moulded in the form of a large minogame (tortoise) with long, curved tail and large head, set on four feet, the shell incised at the top with deep hexagonal reserves, one which is removable and forms the lid, fitted with a tall loop handle and covered overall by a white glaze with high gloss, feet and underside unglazed
8 7/8in. (22.7cm.) long, 5in. (12.7cm.) high