Museum number
C479A
C479B
Object
Imari coffee pot, Japanese (Arita), porcelain, about 1710-1725
Description
Continical fountain and cover on three legs. Enamelled with blue, red and gold flowers
On display?
Yes

Further description

Simple name
coffee pot
lid
Coffee pot Japanese (Arita) Porcelain, between 1710 and 1725 C479 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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