Very Rare Japanese Imari Lacquered Vase, circa 1700
RH255
Large lidded blue and white Arita jar with applied takamaki-e (raised lacquer sprinkled with gold powder), and painted decoration depicting four panels, two with cockerels on rocks and two with a Karashishi lion on a mountainous landscaped surmounted by peonies. Most of the background with applied maki-e ( lacquer sprinkled with gold powder) and a black laquer border. Similar examples are in the collection of Augustus the Strong in Dresden and the Kyushu Ceramic Museum. The lid with old restoration.
Period
Edo Period, circa 1690-1730s
Materials
Condition
Very few examples of this kind of vases have survived because of the fragility of the lacquer which easily flakes off; Our vase retains 90-95% of its original decoration and we decided not to have it restored to fully appreciate its original condition.