Height 9.2 cm, mouth diameter 21.3-22.8 cm, bottom diameter 16.2-16.6 cm.
　This is a rather deep medium bowl with a sword-rimmed, arched hand. There are not so many Ko-Kutani style handpots, but we have seen five or six that differ in style from each other. Like the choshi shown in Figure 29, only the handle is decorated with a cloisonne motif in underglaze blue, perhaps in an attempt to harmonize the design with the colorful painted pattern on the prospective holder. Indeed, the flower-and-bird motifs on the front of the choshi are much more eye-catching because the handle is in underglaze blue. The color scheme is truly elegant, with a chrysanthemum centered on a taiko-ishi stone and a wagtails on a rock. The rim has windows on two sides, the inside of which is decorated with a design of pine trees, and the outside is decorated in green and navy blue with a design in the shape of a sandalwood pattern in red. The sword has a low rim with a red border, but the overall design is in the Shozui style. The outer surface is decorated with a design of spear-plum blossoms on all four sides, with red flowers and green leaves. This type of orizushi design is similar to that found on other Ko-Kutani style wares. The flat bottom of the bowl has scuff marks and sand marks. The work is deep, elegant, and lustrous, and is a true example of the Ko-Kutani style of color painting at its peak of perfection.
