A group of twelve Kakiemon bowls
Edo Period (17th Century)
Each deeply moulded, decorated in iron red, green, blue and black enamels, the exterior with sprays of flowers and foliage seen emerging from behind a fence, the interior everted rim with a band of plum flowerheads, minut crack and chip
Each 3.11/16in. (9.4cm.) diam. (12)
Lot Essay
These small bowls were often used in large ornamental displays surrounding chimneypieces and mirrors. An example created by Daniel Marot (circa 1663-1752) is illustrated on page .