Stylish small Imari jug with red and blue floral decoration and golden highlights as well as a dragon-head-shaped beak and curved handle. Jug with lid, Japan, around 1700.
DESCRIPTION:
Imari porcelain is a hard porcelain originating from Japan and has been produced in the Arita region since the 17th century and is named after the nearby harbor town of Imari. Imari porcelain is typically painted in three colors: Cobalt blue, red and white, with a predominance of floral decoration and highlights of gold.
Imari jug with lid on a domed base, made in Japan, Edo period, 17th century. Pear-shaped jug with fluted belly and base, decorated with filigree floral and leaf decoration in red and blue and highlights in gold. The beak is shaped like a dragon's neck and head and decorated with red painting. The curved handle is decorated with floral elements in red and looks like a continuation of the spout. The fluted lid with integrated openings is also decorated with red and blue flowers and leaves.
DIMENSIONS:
approx. h 11,0 cm x w 9,5 cm
CONDITION:
- overall good condition
- Base with several fine cracks, two more pronounced, and two defects in the porcelain
- Lid with small rim defect
- Gold and floral decoration rubbed in some places
143/ K
