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Ewer and cover with Ho-o Bird

Manufacturer (Japanese)
CultureJapanese
OriginArita, Japan
Datec.1680
MediumPorcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 17.5 × 18.5 cm (6 7/8 × 7 5/16 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA rare Kakiemon porcelain ewer and cover, the shoulders decorated in coloured enamels with a Ho-o bird in flight amongst stylized clouds and flames. Below is a band of peony flower heads and scrolling foliage. The reverse with pomegranates.
.The footrim with a double red band. The shaped top of the neck and cover with a simple cash motif in enamels. A simple loop handle finishes the design.

Credit LinePromised Gift from the Macdonald Collection
Object numberT15.2.87
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Japanese PorcelainKakiemon
Status
Not on view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
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Teapot
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
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Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1723-1725
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Teapot of pomegranate form
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740
Object number: G83.1.593.1-2
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
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Object number: G99.1.4a-b
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