Title: Bijin Zu Tsubo
Description
We think this item was used as a jar or a vase. Also, we estimate this pottery is an Imari Yaki (伊万里焼, Imari ware). It is a type of Japanese porcelain produced in Hizen (肥前, Saga prefecture, and Nagasaki prefecture today). It flourished mainly in Arita (有田) town in Saga prefecture. The main port of shipment was Imari, so this style of porcelain was named Imari Yaki. Until the medieval, Japanese people made pottery but depended on foreign countries for porcelains. The first production of domestic porcelain began in Arita town in the 17th century. It is the origin of porcelain in Japan. Its quality of material characterizes imari ware. Porcelain is even stronger than pottery. It becomes hard and durable since it is fired at a high temperature (around 1300 degrees) for over 17 hours. You could hear a clear and high-pitched sound if you flipped this porcelain lightly with your finger. Also, it has a smooth texture compared to other potteries.
The theme of this work is the Bijin Zu (美人図) / Bijin Ga (美人画). It is a painting whose purpose is to show the beautiful appearance of men and women. It mainly refers to Oriental paintings. This pottery depicts women dressed in beautiful Kimonos. Human figures, including small ones, are also represented on the tops and lids of the vases. Every detail, including the buildings and plants incorporated as cityscape elements, is expressed in various colors.
*As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition.
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