A RARE JAPANESE EARLY-ENAMELLED ARITA VASE

A RARE JAPANESE EARLY-ENAMELLED ARITA VASE

EDO PERIOD, C.1655-70

The bulbous body with a short straight neck, decorated in red, dark blue and cyan enamels, painted with vines and berries and with red rings above the foot, to the shoulder and to the neck, together with a wood tomobako box, 13.5cm. (2)

Cf. M Fitski, Kakiemon Porcelain, A Handbook, p.15 no.3 for an Arita bowl from the same period featuring the same coloured enamels. Also, see C J A Jörg, Fine & Curious, Japanese Export Porcelain in Dutch Collections, p.55, nos.37 and 38 for other pieces decorated with early enamels.