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A late 17th century Kakiemon nigoshide shallow bowl 
delicately enamelled with a frolicking shishi lion and sprays of flowering peony
 
Arita kiln, Kakiemon type, Hizen province, Japan
Early Edo period (late 17th century)
Genroku era (1688-1703)
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An delicately potted foliate-rimmed shallow bowl, the body of luminescent white nigoshide porcelain with milk-white glaze, painted in the Kakiemon palette of iron red, brilliant blue, turquise green and pale yellow with black outlining, depicting a frolicking shishi alongside classic Kakiemon flowering peonies.
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The reverse is typically undecorated. 
 
This bright white nigoshide body is a fine example of the white porcelain paste and pure glaze used for only the finest enamelled wares of this period. This body, composed of kaolin and petunste, achieved purity through a time consuming process in which the Arita potters repeatedly levigated and washed the clay.
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An excessively rare and pleasing pattern.
 
Measurements:
13.9 cm (5.47 in) in diameter; 4.4 cm (1.73 in) in height.
 
Condition report:
Generally very good original condition. Some wear to the enamels. Some sand and kiln-grit adhering to the interior of the unglazed footrim. Single spur-mark (kiln support mark) to the base.