A RARE ARITA MODEL OF A HOUND

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A RARE ARITA MODEL OF A HOUND
Late 17th Century

Standing with one of his forelegs slightly raised and turning slightly to the left, its tail curled up and a ribbon tied around its neck, decorated in iron-red, green and black enamels with freely shaped patches, eyes in yellow and black enamels, (some old damage)
24cm. wide

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A similar piece is illustrated in colour in The Burghley Porcelains (Japan Society, New York 1986), no. 92

Another model of a hound, though in a seated position, was sold in these Rooms on 28 March 1994, lot 331

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