A Japanese Imari Coffee Ewer
Edo period (18th century)
On tripod feet, modelled in high-relief and decorated in underglaze blue, iron-red, green, aubergine and black enamels and gilt, with a party of shichifukujin [Seven Gods of Fortune] under wisteria and curtains, the neck with foliate panels enclosing a head of dragon surrounded by rabbits amongst waves, the cover similarly decorated with further dragons and a finial in a form of a peach
46cm. high
A Japanese Imari Coffee Ewer
Edo period (18th century)
On tripod feet, modelled in high-relief and decorated in underglaze blue, iron-red, green, aubergine and black enamels and gilt, with a party of shichifukujin [Seven Gods of Fortune] under wisteria and curtains, the neck with foliate panels enclosing a head of dragon surrounded by rabbits amongst waves, the cover similarly decorated with further dragons and a finial in a form of a peach
46cm. high
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