Large octagonal jar with ajisai (hydrangea) plant design, enamelled ware

Large octagonal jar with ajisai (hydrangea) plant design, enamelled ware
Large octagonal jar with ajisai (hydrangea) plant design, enamelled ware
Large octagonal jar with ajisai (hydrangea) plant design, enamelled ware

Height 58.5cm, Body diameter 33.7cm
Idemitsu Museum of Arts
 This is one of the most beautiful large pieces of export porcelain from the Genroku period, and is a perfect example with a matching lid. The octagonal body is roughly decorated with a hydrangea design in vivid colors, while the shoulders are covered with cherry blossoms in an arabesque style and the hem is decorated with a unique continuous pattern.

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