The Hirado Collection of Philip Cardeiro
PROPERTY OF THE C PHILIP CARDEIRO LIVING TRUST (Lots 52-72)

A Pale-Celadon Teapot and a Hirado Bowl
The bowl sealed Kojaku, Meiji period (late 19th-early 20th century)
The teapot of rectangular form, applied with angular spout and handle, the sides in low and high relief with rectangular cartouches, one enclosing a flying dragon amongst scrolling clouds above tempestuous waves, the other enclosing a ho-o bird and peony, the rim decorated in iron red and gilt with a band of geometric pattern, the stepped cover with a stylised bud finial

A shallow bowl in the form of a bamboo woven basket, decorated in a glaze with a slightly greenish tinge
18.7cm. high (teapot and cover), 21.2cm. wide (bowl)
Literature
C. Philip Cardeiro, Hirado Ware - Japanese Hirado Porcelain 1640-1909, (1989, California), p.69, cat. no. 41. (bowl)(the cover is illustrated above)

Exhibited
Japanese Hirado Porcelain 1640-1909, Art Asia Museum exhibition, 9 September – 10 November 1989 (bowl)

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