Japanese Works of Art - 15 Nov 2022
A RARE AND UNUSUAL JAPANESE SHOKI IMARI DISH
A RARE AND UNUSUAL JAPANESE SHOKI IMARI DISH
EDO PERIOD, C. 1640-50
Decorated in underglaze blue with a highly stylised fish-dragon, the mythical beast depicted with multiple fins and a long curved body, the rim with three reddish kintsugi lacquer repairs; raised on a small unglazed foot, 14.2cm.