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A KO-KUTANI DISH
Edo period (late 17th century)
The rectangular dish with rounded sides lobed
at the corners and decorated in polychrome
enamels with a dynamic design of a rain
dragon among clouds clutching a sacred
jewel and a snarling tiger, the surrounding
areas painted with bamboo, pine and plum in
rocks, the principle elements raised slightly in
relief, the rim brown iron oxide, the underside
with pine needles and a fuku mark
With a wood storage box
8 3/4 x 5 x 1 3/8in (22.4 x 12.5 x 3.4cm)
$3,500 - 4,500

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A KO-KUTANI INCENSE BURNER WITH A
PIERCED SILVER COVER
Edo period (late 17th century)
The ovoid vessel set on tripod feet and
painted in polychrome enamels on a clear
glaze with two oval panels containing
blossoming plants, the surrounding areas
painted with continuous design of interlocking
lozenges, the rim with a stiff leaf band, silver
cover pierced with blossoming paulownia
With a wood storage box
3in (7.7cm) diameter; 3in (7.7cm) high
$2,500 - 3,500

For other Ko-Kutani incense burners, see
Idemitsu Museum of Arts, Ko-Kutani, Tokyo,
2004, pls. 84-85.

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