Coupe en porcelaine Nabeshima Japon, époque Edo, XVIIE-XVIIIE siècle

les côtés renflés, l'intérieur peint de fleurs de cerisier en pleine floraison en rouge-de-fer emportées par le courant parmi les radeaux en bleu sous couverte, le pourtour extérieur rythmé de trois fleurettes dans les rinceaux, le haut pied d'une bande de motifs géométriques

Christie's New York, 24th April 1997, lot 159. 

The dish is in overall good condition with the exception of a ca. 1.5cm wide shallow chip to the inside footrim that was partially filled in in the past. There are several scattered pin-point imperfections to the glaze on the interior of the dish and very light wear. The underglaze blue and the enamels are of a richer, more saturated tone than the catalogue illustration suggests.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Other examples possibly from the same set are in the collection of the Hakone Art Museum, illustrated in Hayashi Seizo, Nabeshima, Nihon no toji, vol. 10, Tokyo, Chuo koronsha, 1975), pl. 145; for other dishes decorated with the same design, see Imaizumi Motosuke, Nabeshima to matsagatani, Tokyo, Yuzankaku, 1969, pl. 9.