Fine Art

Japanese Kakiemon Bowl

Period

Edo period, late 17th century

Origin

Arita, Japan

Dimensions

Diameter 13.2 cm

A Kakiemon bowl, the milky white body painted with a flowering prunus in iron-red, turquoise and gilt — colour used sparingly, as the kiln intended. Kakiemon wares of this quality were avidly collected in Europe and influenced Meissen. The potting is light.