Black oribe chawan
of the kutsu-gata (shoe shape), one side decorated with orchids and the other side with a cross hatch fence design in black glaze under a clear white glaze.
Mid 17th century; continuation of the Momoyama style
Height: 7.5cm ; diameter 14.5cm
the orchid in Japanese culture generally represents wealth and refinement; historically associated with nobility and the samurai class.
#T3
Crane neck bronze flower vase
an early Chinese Yuan flower vessel, ex. Japanese collection with tomobako
14th century ; height 25cm.
Black oribe chawan
of the kutsu-gata (shoe shape), one side decorated with orchids and the other side with a cross hatch fence design in black glaze under a clear white glaze.
Mid 17th century; continuation of the Momoyama style
Height: 7.5cm ; diameter 14.5cm
the orchid in Japanese culture generally represents wealth and refinement; historically associated with nobility and the samurai class.
#T3
Crane neck bronze flower vase
an early Chinese Yuan flower vessel, ex. Japanese collection with tomobako
14th century ; height 25cm.
