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A Kakiemon figure of a bijin — Edo period, late 17th century

A Kakiemon figure of a bijin

Edo period, late 17th century

A Kakiemon figure of a beautiful woman (bijin) from the late 17th century Edo period, representing the refined porcelain tradition of Kakiemon ware.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Pursuit of an Ideal: Fine Japanese Works of Art

October 26, 2021

Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000

Lot 21

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A Kakiemon figure of a bijin, Edo period, late 17th century

A Kakiemon figure of a beautiful woman (bijin) from the late 17th century Edo period, representing the refined porcelain tradition of Kakiemon ware.

Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Porcelain, Figure, Bijin, Kakiemon, Japanese Ceramics, Edo Period, 17th Century