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A KAKIEMON FIGURE OF A YOUNG MAN [WAKASHU], EDO PERIOD, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Auction Closed
November 3, 04:10 PM GMT
Estimate
80,000 - 100,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A KAKIEMON FIGURE OF A YOUNG MAN [WAKASHU]
EDO PERIOD, LATE 17TH CENTURY
the standing figure decorated in the vibrant Kakiemon palette of iron-red, green, yellow, blue, one hand holding a folded fan and the other hand in his obi (sleeve), the kimono with open sleeves (wakiake) decorated with folded fans and stylised kanji cards, the coiffure partially shaven (maegami) enamelled in black
29.5 cm, 11⅝ in. high
A private European collection
For similar examples, see Soame Jenyns, Japanese Porcelain (London, 1960), pl.55B and for one formerly in the British Museum see Oriental Ceramics Society, Porcelain for Palaces: The Fashion for Japan in Europe, 1650-1750 (London, 1990), p.181, pl.164.