Lot Essay
For other bottles see Koyama Fujio, ed., Kokutani, vol. 8 of Toki zenshu (Tokyo: Heibonsha, 1965), nos. 48-51.
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ARITA WARE, KOKUTANI STYLE, EDO PERIOD (LATE 17TH CENTURY)
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A Porcelain Bottle
Arita Ware, Kokutani Style, Edo Period (late 17th century)
The faceted bottle of double-gourd form and decorated in polychrome enamels over a clear glaze with pine, bamboo and plum separated by diamond and lozenge patterns, the narrow waist painted with keyfrets, foot unglazed
7 1/2in. (19cm.) high
Arita Ware, Kokutani Style, Edo Period (late 17th century)
The faceted bottle of double-gourd form and decorated in polychrome enamels over a clear glaze with pine, bamboo and plum separated by diamond and lozenge patterns, the narrow waist painted with keyfrets, foot unglazed
7 1/2in. (19cm.) high