Large Jar with lid

33.1210

Large Jar with lid

33.1210

Description

Bulbous porcelain jar; lid mounted on top with Lion; the design of a four-clawed dragon has been well illustrated on the body where the black colour on the white surface has been arranged to give an impression of rolling waves. The rim has a mosaic pattern with conventional floral design; at the base a band of gadroons contains floral and semi-circular rolling wave-like designs.

The inscription reads thus: Made by Yeizayeman Fukagawa ar Arita.

Collection

Japanese Art

Object Type

Jar

Material

Porcelain

Schools/Culture/Period

Arita ware

Technique

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Date

18th-19th century

Location

Japan

Dimension

Ht. 66 cm