Pottery and Porcelain

"Floral-shaped bowl with multicolor-glaze peony design,
Kaki'emon style, Imari ware"


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Height: 11.2 Diameter(mouth, foot): 23.5, 11.2
Edo period

The side gently curves upward from the bottom. The rim is carved inward at five points to form a floral shape. The foot is small and low. The entire surface of the thin bowl is opaque white. In the center of the inside, a stylized floral pattern is painted in red and cobalt blue. Pomegranates, plums, and peonies are painted in red, vermilion, green, yellow, and cobalt blue on the inside of the surrounding wall. The outside is decorated with a peony and grape vine design.


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