- Museum number
- C471A
C471B - Object
- Imari covered vase, Japanese (Arita), porcelain, about 1690-1720
- Description
- One of a pair of vases and covers C 472.Old Imari vase and cover painted with birds, wisteria, etc. and key pattern scroll shoulders.Two of a set of three. The other No. C482a
- Materials
- Porcelain
- On display?
- Yes
Further description
- Simple name
- vase
Lid
Three covered vases
Japanese (Arita)
Porcelain, between 1690 and 1720
C471, C472 & C482
Imari is the European name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita and exported from the port of Imari in Western Japan. Typical Imari ware is richly patterned in iron red and underglaze blue and is often lavishly gilded. Made only for export to the West, Imari ware was also imitated by Chinese and European potters.
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