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An Arita Vase
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An Arita Vase

EDO PERIOD (LATE 17TH CENTURY)

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An Arita Vase
Edo Period (late 17th century)
Decorated in Kakiemon style in underglaze blue with herons in branches of weeping willow beneath clouds, the shoulder with karakusa
36cm. high
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Lot Essay

There are several variants of design of birds among rocks or trees on this form of vase. For another variation see, Oriental Ceramic Society, Porcelain for Palaces: The Fashion for Japan in Europe, 1650-1750 (London, 1990), no.144, p.166. In his footnote Dr Oliver Impey refers to these vases as being of Kakiemon type.

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