Trumpet-shaped beakervase with a metal birdcage, Trumpet-shaped porcelain vase, painted in underglaze blue and on the enamel red, black and gold. On the wall a pattern of peonies interrupted by four recessed, leaf-shaped boxes with a swastika or grainy pattern in gilt paper mâché. An ear in the shape of an elephant's head in two compartments. A metal bird cage has been placed under these ears around the vase, resting on varnished wooden edges. Below the top edge a band with four ruyi motifs of gilt paper mâché. Rocks, branches and a pair of male and female green pheasant (Phasianus versicolor
Trumpet-shaped beakervase with a metal birdcage, Trumpet-shaped porcelain vase, painted in underglaze blue and on the enamel red, black and gold. On the wall a pattern of peonies interrupted by four recessed, leaf-shaped boxes with a swastika or grainy pattern in gilt paper mâché. An ear in the shape of an elephant's head in two compartments. A metal bird cage has been placed under these ears around the vase, resting on varnished wooden edges. Below the top edge a band with four ruyi motifs of gilt paper mâché. Rocks, branches and a pair of male and female green pheasant (Phasianus versicolor) modeled in the cage against a golden background with painted plants. Below a band with peonies. On the inner edge twice a pearly, three-clawed dragon among clouds. Arita, blue and white with enamel colors., anonymous, Japan, c. 1700 - c. 1720, Edo-period (1600-1868), porcelain (material), glaze, cobalt (mineral), gold (metal), papier mâché, kooi, lacquering, h cm d cm d cm
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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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