A KO-KUTANI DISH decorated in various coloured enamels, the central roundel containing two overlapping panels, one depicting a bird perched on bamboo, bordered by a deep blue band, the rim with lappet-shaped panels enclosing flowers, grasses and bamboo issuing from rockwork, all reserved on a basketwork design, (slight chip to foot rim), late 17th Century | Christie's

Lot 377

377

A KO-KUTANI DISH decorated in various coloured enamels, the central roundel containing two overlapping panels, one depicting a bird perched on bamboo, bordered by a deep blue band, the rim with lappet-shaped panels enclosing flowers, grasses and bamboo issuing from rockwork, all reserved on a basketwork design, (slight chip to foot rim), late 17th Century

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A KO-KUTANI DISH decorated in various coloured enamels, the central roundel containing two overlapping panels, one depicting a bird perched on bamboo, bordered by a deep blue band, the rim with lappet-shaped panels enclosing flowers, grasses and bamboo issuing from rockwork, all reserved on a basketwork design, (slight chip to foot rim), late 17th Century
21.5 cm. diam

Lot Essay

A similar example sold in these rooms on 20 November 1990, lot 702

A similar example is illustrated in Japanese Art from the Gerry Collection in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, page 103, pl. 80

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