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An Arita Ewer and an Imari Condiment Ewer
Edo period (late 17th century)
The oviform ewer with cylindrical neck and loop handle on waisted foot, decorated in underglaze blue with two panels depicting flowering trees, the neck similarly decorated with flower sprays, the shoulder, foot and handle with bands of geometric design, the handle pierced for a mount

The oviform condiment ewer decorated in iron-red and gilt, one side with a roundel containing the letter ‘O’ (oil), surrounded by floral design, the other side with millet and autumn flowers, the curved spout and loop handle with scrolling design, the cover with autumn flowers, loop finial
20cm. and 10.5cm. high
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For the examples of condiment sets, see:
John Ayers et al., Porcelain for Palaces: The Fashion for Japan in Europe 1650-1750, exh. cat., The British Museum, (London, 1990), p. 226, no.241.
Christiaan J.A. Jorg, Fine and Curious, Japanese Export Porcelain in Dutch Collections, (Amsterdam, 2003), p.177-178, no.217.

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