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An extremely rare and attractive mid 17th century Early Enamelled Ware bowl decorated in the very early Kakiemon palette with a pavilion and waterfall
 
Arita kiln, Kakiemon type, Hizen province, Japan
early Edo period, Joo era (1650-55)
circa 1650

Enamelled in brilliantly translucent and vibrant tones of overglaze blue and green enamels with rich iron-red enamels and black outlining. The continuous landscape featuring a pavilion nested between rocky outcrops and pine trees beside a waterfall with grasses and young pine growing from behind rocks. The use of blank space in contrast with the vividly enamelled landscape scene is particularly effective in this composition.
 
Comes in a custom purple silk shifuku 仕服 pouch tied with gold braided silk cord and stored in a fitted paulownia wood storage box with silk ribbons.
 
A magnificent and vibrant example of Early Enamelled Ware.

Measurements:
4.5 inches (11.5 cm) diameter and 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) high
 
Provenance:
Private collection, Tokyo, Japan.
 
Condition:
In excellent original condition, the only fault being an original firing stress hairline partially encircling the base of the bowl above the join of the foot.