A RARE HIRADO PORCELAIN NETSUKE WITH DRAGON
A RARE TEMARI-SHAPED HIRADO PORCELAIN NETSUKE WITH DRAGON
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Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of spherical temari-shape, covered in a beautiful light-blue glaze, and carved with a design of a dragon amidst billowing clouds. Asymmetrical himotoshi.
DIAMETER 2.9 cm
Condition: Very good undamaged condition with typical glaze recesses, minor fritting, firing irregularities.
Provenance: Estate of Guenter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt am Main.
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A RARE TEMARI-SHAPED HIRADO PORCELAIN NETSUKE WITH DRAGON
Unsigned
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of spherical temari-shape, covered in a beautiful light-blue glaze, and carved with a design of a dragon amidst billowing clouds. Asymmetrical himotoshi.
DIAMETER 2.9 cm
Condition: Very good undamaged condition with typical glaze recesses, minor fritting, firing irregularities.
Provenance: Estate of Guenter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt am Main.