Lot Essay
Cf. Nihon Toji Zenshu, Chuokoron-sha, Vol 24, Kakiemon, pl. 34 for the same model in a slightly paler palette
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AN EARLY ENAMELLED FIGURE
17th Century
The standing figure of a bijin for use as a hanaike, boldly enamelled in the Kakiemon style in iron-red, green, blue and black enamels, holding a basket, (some damage to hairpin, slight restoration to hair)
24cm. high
17th Century
The standing figure of a bijin for use as a hanaike, boldly enamelled in the Kakiemon style in iron-red, green, blue and black enamels, holding a basket, (some damage to hairpin, slight restoration to hair)
24cm. high