KAKIEMON TYPE, ARITA WARE, HIZEN PROVINCE, EDO PERIOD (LATE 17TH CENTURY)

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A RARE PORCELAIN INCENSE BURNER OF HOTEI
KAKIEMON TYPE, ARITA WARE, HIZEN PROVINCE, EDO PERIOD (LATE 17TH CENTURY)
9 7⁄8 x 7 7⁄8 x 6 1⁄8 in. (25.1 x 20 x 15.6 cm.)

Provenance

Sakamoto Goro (1923-2016)

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Lot Essay

From the late 17th to early 18th century, many Imari and Kakiemon figures were shipped to Europe, ordered by the Dutch East India Company. They included the models of human figures, animals, mythical creatures and gods. Hotei, the god of good fortune and happiness, is one of such figures.

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