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Japanese Kutani Pheasant Sculpture, Okimono, Showa Era, Early 20th Century

$1,800
£1,374.29
€1,587.98
CA$2,526.86
A$2,816.45
CHF 1,477.69
MX$34,393.42
NOK 18,710.81
SEK 17,684.56
DKK 11,851.80

About the Item

A spectacularly glazed Japanese Kutani model, okimono, of a pheasant, Showa era, early 20th century, Japan. The okimono, or decorative sculpture, in the form of a magnificent pheasant portrayed in a recumbent position, head up and alert, wings folded against its body, its long tail extended straight out behind. The pheasant crafted of porcelain, and glazed in a bold and bright shades of green, blue, red, yellow and aubergine, a five color palette known as Iroe Kutani. The plump body, underside of the neck, and beak glazed a warm mustard yellow. Most of the wings and neck glazed aubergine, with the wing tips in alternate bands of green and blue. The long tail also glazed a rich green. The face glazed red, with the crest glazed a deep blue. The underside with an impressed seal and signature of the artist.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 13.75 in (34.93 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894727728802

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