Oviform jar, Early enamelled ware
CultureJapanese
OriginArita, Japan
PeriodEdo Period (1603-1868)
Datec.1660
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 26.5 x 22.3 cm (10 7/16 x 8 3/4 in.)
DescriptionHizen oviform jar decorated in blue, iron-red, green, yellow and black enamels with a continuous landscape extending horizontally depicting a moored boat between rocks and trees. There are islands of rockwork and large willow trees hanging down over another inlet with fishing nets drying on wooden poles on lower banks leading up towards a group of low Pavilions. There is a band of stylized foliage below two wide plain bands above the neck rim with a band of geometric design, and the landscape is reminiscent of the Chinese.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG04.18.33
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Japanese PorcelainEarly Overglaze EnamelsCollections
Status
Not on view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Casa Pirota Workshop
1537
Object number: G83.1.351
