A Nabeshima polychrome saucer dish


Edo period (1615-1868), late 17th centuryOf shallow saucer form, raised on a high foot, painted with trailing camellia blossoms strung on a line, in underglaze blue and iron-red and yellow enamels, the reverse with three clusters of tasselled cash, the foot with a typical combed design in underglaze blue. 6cm x 20.3cm (2 3/8in x 8 3/8in) diam.
|For examples of the same design, see Yoshiko Kakudo (ed.), The Art of Japan, Masterworks in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, San Francisco, Chronicle Books, 1991, pl.113; Takasu Toyoji, Toki Zenshu: Kakiemon, Nabeshima (Collection of Ceramics: Kakiemon and Nabeshima Ware), vol.23, Tokyo, Heibonsha, 1961, pl.54; Mayuyama Junkichi (ed.), Mayuyama, Seventy Years, vol.1, Tokyo, Benrindo Co. Ltd., 1976, pl.138.Two further examples of the design were sold at Christie's, London, 5 December 2017, lots 94 and 95.