Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art

The Property of a Gentleman A Ko-Kutani sake flask Edo period, late 17th century in the form of a gourd with applied plum blossom and tassels, decorated in green, yellow, black, aubergine and iron red enamels, depicting fishing nets drying at the front of buildings emerging from behind rockwork, the neck with a band of key fret and lappets 24 cm., 9½ in. high

View 1 of Lot 12: A Ko-Kutani sake flask | Edo period, late 17th century

a ko-kutani sake flask | edo period, late 17th century

Masterpieces of Asian Art from the Okada Museum of Art II 

the set of five shallow dishes with foliate rim on slightly raised ring foot, decorated in iron-red, yellow, blue, green, black and aubergine enamels, with two geese among rockwork and reeds, a further goose in flight above, the underside with stylised pine needle motif, chocolate rims

the set of five shallow dishes with foliate rim on slightly raised ring foot, decorated in iron-red, yellow, blue, green, black and aubergine enamels, with two geese among rockwork and reeds, a further goose in flight above, the underside with stylised pine needle motif, chocolate rims each 14 cm. diam.

View 1 of Lot 2187: A set of five porcelain dishes, Fuku mark, Ko-Kutani type, Hizen, Edo period, circa 1650s | 色絵鴨文輪花皿　五枚　肥前　古九谷様式　江戸時代前期　1650年代

a set of five porcelain dishes, fuku mark, ko-kutani type, hizen, edo period, circa 1650s | 色絵鴨文輪花皿　五枚　肥前　古九谷様式　江戸時代前期　1650年代

the shallow octagonal dish on short raised foot, decorated in green, yellow, blue, red and aubergine enamels, with tortoise shell patterns (kikko) alternately depicting ho-o and a small bird perched on floral spray surrounding a central octagonal reserve with geometric pattern, chocolate rim, decorated on the underside in underglaze blue with four floral sprays, each composed of a large floret centred by scrolling stems and leaves, with a band of comb design around the foot, accompanied with a fitted wood storage box

the shallow octagonal dish on short raised foot, decorated in green, yellow, blue, red and aubergine enamels, with tortoise shell patterns (kikko) alternately depicting ho-o and a small bird perched on floral spray surrounding a central octagonal reserve with geometric pattern, chocolate rim, decorated on the underside in underglaze blue with four floral sprays, each composed of a large floret centred by scrolling stems and leaves, with a band of comb design around the foot, accompanied with a fitted wood storage box 19.2 cm. wide

View 1 of Lot 2083: A porcelain dish, Fuku mark, Ko-Kutani type, Hizen, Edo period, circa 1640-50 | 色絵亀甲花鳥文隅切皿　江戸前期　1640～50年代

a porcelain dish, fuku mark, ko-kutani type, hizen, edo period, circa 1640-50 | 色絵亀甲花鳥文隅切皿　江戸前期　1640～50年代

each hexagonal shallow dish with fluted corners, decorated in iron-red, yellow, green, aubergine and black enamels, with two quails beneath grasses and foliage, bordered by a band of thunder scrolls (raimon), chocolate rims

each hexagonal shallow dish with fluted corners, decorated in iron-red, yellow, green, aubergine and black enamels, with two quails beneath grasses and foliage, bordered by a band of thunder scrolls (raimon), chocolate rims each 20 cm. wide

View 1 of Lot 2188: A set of ten porcelain dishes, Ko-Kutani type, Hizen, Edo period, mid-17th century | 色絵鶉図六角皿　十枚　肥前　古九谷様式　江戸時代前期　1640～50年代

a set of ten porcelain dishes, ko-kutani type, hizen, edo period, mid-17th century | 色絵鶉図六角皿　十枚　肥前　古九谷様式　江戸時代前期　1640～50年代

the large circular dish on raised ring foot, decorated in yellow, green, black and aubergine enamels with spade design, decorated on the underside with swirling waters motif on a yellow ground

the large circular dish on raised ring foot, decorated in yellow, green, black and aubergine enamels with spade design, decorated on the underside with swirling waters motif on a yellow ground 33.4 cm. diam.

View 1 of Lot 2014: A porcelain dish, Fuku mark, Ko-Kutani ware, Hizen, Edo period, circa 1640-50 | 色絵スペード 文大皿　肥前　古九谷様式　江戸時代前期　1640～50年代

a porcelain dish, fuku mark, ko-kutani ware, hizen, edo period, circa 1640-50 | 色絵スペード 文大皿　肥前　古九谷様式　江戸時代前期　1640～50年代

the circular dish on raised ring foot, decorated in yellow, green, aubergine and black enamels, with grapevine on a stylised flowerhead ground, the reverse with cloud scroll pattern

the circular dish on raised ring foot, decorated in yellow, green, aubergine and black enamels, with grapevine on a stylised flowerhead ground, the reverse with cloud scroll pattern 39.5 cm. diam.

View 1 of Lot 2023: A porcelain dish, Fuku mark, Ko-Kutani type, Hizen, Yamabeda kiln, Edo period, circa 1640-50 | 色絵葡萄文大皿　肥前　古九谷様式　山辺田窯　江戸時代前期　1640～50年代

a porcelain dish, fuku mark, ko-kutani type, hizen, yamabeda kiln, edo period, circa 1640-50 | 色絵葡萄文大皿　肥前　古九谷様式　山辺田窯　江戸時代前期　1640～50年代

Japanese Works of Art from Private Collections

The Property of a Gentleman A fine Ko-Kutani dish Fuku mark Edo period, circa 1650-60 the deep dish with a broad rim decorated in yellow, aubergine, green and black enamels with birds flying above chrysanthemums and grasses among rockwork, the broad rim with further larger chrysanthemum leaves, the reverse with foliate scrolls 34.5cm., 13½ in. diam.

View 1 of Lot 44: A fine Ko-Kutani dish | Fuku mark | Edo period, circa 1650-60 

a fine ko-kutani dish | fuku mark | edo period, circa 1650-60

the large circular dish on raised ring foot, decorated in yellow, blue, green, aubergine and black enamels, with a central square cartouche depicting a tiger among bamboo and rockwork, surrounded by four further lozenges with geometric design, all before a dense profusion of chrysanthemums, the reverse with foliate scrolls and inscription

the large circular dish on raised ring foot, decorated in yellow, blue, green, aubergine and black enamels, with a central square cartouche depicting a tiger among bamboo and rockwork, surrounded by four further lozenges with geometric design, all before a dense profusion of chrysanthemums, the reverse with foliate scrolls and inscription 39.1 cm. diam.

View 1 of Lot 2129: A large porcelain dish, sealed Jojitsu no tame (made on an auspicious day), Ko-Kutani type, Hizen, Edo period, circa 1640–50 | 色絵虎文大皿　肥前　古九谷様式　江戸前期　1640年代

a large porcelain dish, sealed jojitsu no tame (made on an auspicious day), ko-kutani type, hizen, edo period, circa 1640–50 | 色絵虎文大皿　肥前　古九谷様式　江戸前期　1640年代

Fine Japanese Art

the helmet shaped dish (kabuto-gata) decorated in purple, yellow, green, blue and black enamels with a central roundel of pine trees among rocks beneath clouds, borderdly vertical stripes in yellow, blue and purple, the rim with a wreath pattern, the reverse with floral sprays and Fuku mark

a ko-kutani dish fuku mark, edo period, circa 1650–1660 |

the deep dish with a broad rim decorated in yellow, aubergine, green and black enamels with birds flying above chrysanthemums and grasses among rockwork, the broad rim with further larger chrysanthemum leaves, the reverse with scrolling karakusa, Fuku mark

a fine ko-kutani dish fuku mark, edo period, circa 1650–60 | a ko-kutani dish edo period, circa 1650–60

of rounded form with everted, brown-edged rim, boldly painted in green, yellow and black enamels with two quatrefoil leaves and a branch and tendril in white reserved on a ground of scattered kiku blossom, the reverse with cloud scrolls on a green ground, the base with Fuku mark in green and black on the clear glazed base

a ko-kutani style bowl, late 17th century

Ko-Kutani bowl late 17th century the circular bowl with gently curved sides and sharply flaring rim, the interior painted with a pair of large green quatrefoil leaves and a sprig of white vine on a yellow ground with scattered chrysanthemum designs, the sides of the exterior covered with cloud-like swirls on a light turquoise ground, the unpainted recessed base bears the fuku mark within double squares diameter 13 1/8 in. (33.3cm.) Illustrated: Mayuyama, Seventy Years, vol. 1 (Tokyo: Mayuyama & Co., Ltd., 1976), p. 448, no. 1362 The Kutani kilns are believed to have started production around 1650 in the village of Kutani in Kaga. Ko-Kutani ware (ko meaning "old") is traditionally known to be characterized by bold and lively designs outlined in black paint called gosu. The large shallow Ko-Kutani dish presented here is called Aode-Kutani or "Green Ko-Kutani," noted for its bright green, purple and yellow enamels, and ground patterns in floral or cloud motifs. Though the origin of the Ko-Kutani is still being debated among curators and scholars, it is widely accepted that the ware is one of the enameled porcelains fired in Arita. The Kutani kilns were first professionally excavated in 1970 which resulted in findings of celadon, white porcelain, blue and white porcelain, and blue-glazed wares. The fragments of pottery found in the waste heap confirmed that the kiln was only active in producing porcelain for a short time, therefore, indicating that the large volume of known Ko-Kutani works were unlikely to have originated from the Kutani kilns in Kaga. The absence of underglaze-blue decorated and thin-bodied, high-fire wares also supported the theory that the place of production was not at Kaga. It is more likely that the majority of enameled Ko-Kutani wares were actually manufactured in Arita, Hizen region in northern Kyushu, where traditionally known Ko-Kutani type shards were excavated. Thus, wares decorated in the enamels similar to those on the dish presented here are often designated as "Arita ware in the Kutani style." Regardless of the issue of a correct title, Ko-Kutani dishes are actively sought after for its bold and lavish design. The dish presented here is an excellent example of the rhythmical patterns created by the vines and leaves.

ko-kutani bowl

Square ko-Kutani ruri ginsai plate mid-17th century on four feet, decorated in iron-red enamel, silver and gilt with clouds and Mt. Fuji on a light blue ground 7 1/2 by 7 1/2 in. (19 by 19cm.) For a set of five plates with the same design, see Shibata Collection Part II (Saga: The Kyushu Ceramic Museum, 1995), p. 61, pl. 137. Ruri is the indigo-colored glaze produced by adding a little cobalt to feldspar. In the Yuan period (1279-1368), this glaze was already in use in Jingdezhen, China. In Japan, this glaze was employed in the early 17th century for Arita, Kutani and Himetani wares.

square ko-kutani ruri ginsai plate

a pair of ko-kutani style dishes, late 17th century, each of shallow spirally moulded...

of decagonal, barbed lobed form, boldly painted within lines of underglaze-blue in iron-red and yellow, green, blue and aubergine enamels with a pair of birds among rocks and shrubs beneath a solitary butterfly within a band of repeating panels of brocade, bamboo and Buddhist treasures, the reverse with scrolling lotus, enamelled Fuku mark

a ko-kutani style dish, second half 17th century

Masterpieces of Asian Art from the Okada Museum of Art

the large circular dish on raised foot ring, decorated in green, yellow, black and aubergine enamels on a dense green and black lozenge ground, with a tiger in a bamboo grove and large ivy leaves, brown iron oxide rim, the reverse with large stylised chrysanthemums among foliate scrolls, Japanese double wood box

the large circular dish on raised foot ring, decorated in green, yellow, black and aubergine enamels on a dense green and black lozenge ground, with a tiger in a bamboo grove and large ivy leaves, brown iron oxide rim, the reverse with large stylised chrysanthemums among foliate scrolls, Japanese double wood box 46.7 cm. diam.

View 1 of Lot 1030: A large Aode Kutani dish, Fuku mark, Arita ware, Hizen, Edo period, circa 1640-50 | 色絵竹虎文大皿　肥前　有田窯　古九谷様式　江戸時代　17世紀中期

a large aode kutani dish, fuku mark, arita ware, hizen, edo period, circa 1640-50 | 色絵竹虎文大皿　肥前　有田窯　古九谷様式　江戸時代　17世紀中期

the large circular dish on raised foot, decorated in green, yellow, black and aubergine enamels, with a large brush, inkstone and inkstick on an unusual scalloped ground, the reverse with boldly rendered foliate scrolls on a cracked ground, accompanied with a fitted wood storage box

the large circular dish on raised foot, decorated in green, yellow, black and aubergine enamels, with a large brush, inkstone and inkstick on an unusual scalloped ground, the reverse with boldly rendered foliate scrolls on a cracked ground, accompanied with a fitted wood storage box 37.4 cm. diam.

View 1 of Lot 1031: A large Aode Kutani dish, Fuku mark, Arita ware, Hizen, Edo period, circa 1640-50 | 色絵筆硯文大皿　肥前　有田窯　古九谷様式　江戸時代　17世紀中期

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