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Antique Japanese Ceramic Ko-Kutani Revival Footed Dish

$4,500
£3,414.50
€3,904.17
CA$6,285.28
A$6,988.38
CHF 3,648.94
MX$85,065.55
NOK 46,558.94
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A Japanese glazed ceramic footed dish made in the Ko-Kutani type of Edo period but likely during Kutani revival in the 19th century Meiji Period. The dish with delicate foliaged rim is raised on a circular foot with cutout design. The piece is decorated with tri-color underglaze paint in yellow, green and purple. In the center, a songbird is depicted perched on the rocks, surrounded with leafed vines with well painted tendrils. The outer surrounding band is divided into eight parts and alternately decorated with green sayagata pattern (linked-swastika) and yellow lined-diamonds with cross in the center. The foot features a piratically interesting cutout leaf design. The underside of the dish is decorated with three scrolling floral motifs and marked with a green Fuku seal in the center within a circular indentation. The origin of the Kutani ware can be traced to early Edo period (mid 17th century). The production thrived for a short period of time from 1655 to early 1700s before it disappeared. It was not until 19th century during Meiji period that Kutani ware was revived by specific kilns, and later transformed into the new more garish styles and widely exported to the west. This dish appears to be a Meiji revival piece to closely mimic the early Ko-Kutani piece for domestic collectors instead of export. For a Ko-Kutani footed dish with a very similar design, see illustration 49-50 on page 51 of "Kutani Ware" by Sansaku Nakagawa (the page is shown in the last picture).
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.2 in (5.59 cm)Diameter: 8.6 in (21.85 cm)
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Three glaze drippings and overburn imperfection. General wear and even glaze crackles as expected.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945029546002

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