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A MOLDED PORCELAIN DISH
Hizen ware, Kutani type, Edo period (1615-
1868), late 17th-early 18th century
Molded as an abalone shell and decorated
with a long-tailed bird in a blossoming plum
tree in blue, yellow, green, and aubergine
enamels and iron red and black, the
underside with grasses and a Fuku mark in
green and black
8 5/8in (21.8cm) wide

US$1,000 - 1,500
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PROPERTY FROM THE ESTATE OF
CAROLYN AND JEROME ASH
1270
A PORCELAIN SAUCER DISH
Nabeshima ware, Edo period (1615-1868),
late 17th century
Painted in underglaze blue, iron-red, green,
and ochre enamels with peony blossoms
on stylized waves, the underside with
linked cash and tassels and a comb design
encircling the high foot ring
7 3/4in (19.7cm) diameter; 2in (5.2cm) high
US$7,000 - 9,000

For dishes of similar design, see Fujio
Koyama, Toji taikei (Complete Collection of
Far Eastern Ceramics), vol. 21, Nabeshima,
Tokyo, Heibonsha, 1974, illustrated on
the front cover and p. 16, no. 24; Imari,
Nabeshima, Tokyo, Kurita Bijutsukan,
1985, p.136, no.127; Nihon no toji, vol.10,
Nabeshima, Tokyo, 1988, pp.38-39, no.20;
Japanese Ceramics in the Toguri Collection,
Tokyo, Toguri Museum of Art, 1988, p.243,
no.331; and the exhibition catalogues, Iro
Nabeshima, commemorative exhibition,
Fukuoka, Asahi Shinbun, 1982, p.42; Les
Cadeaux au Shogun, Porcelaine Précieuse 1270
des Seigneurs de Nabeshima, Paris, Espace
des Arts Mitsukoshi Étoile, 1997-98, p.143,
nos. 58 and 59; Nabeshima Ware, Designs
that Inspire Pride, Tokyo, Suntory Museum of
Art, 2010, pp.156-7, nos.119 and 120.

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