Wine Bottle with Flowers and Grasses, 染付花草文徳利, Edo period (1615–1868), first half of the 17th century, Japan, Porcelain with

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Wine Bottle with Flowers and Grasses, 染付花草文徳利, Edo period (1615–1868), first half of the 17th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration (Hizen ware, early Imari type), H. 6 3/8 in. ( cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. ( cm); Diam. of rim 2 1/8 in. ( cm); Diam. of foot 1 1/2 in. ( cm), Ceramics, The flower pattern on this delicate bottle was painted with soft brushstrokes, resulting in a fluid appearance and pale coloring. The focus on an isolated motif from nature is characteristic of early Imari porcelain, a style that differed from Chinese porcelain, which would later have a profound effect on Japanese wares

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