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A rare Arita apothecary bottle — Edo period, late 17th century

A rare Arita apothecary bottle

Edo period, late 17th century

A rare apothecary bottle produced in the Arita kilns during the late Edo period in the 17th century. This functional ceramic piece demonstrates the versatility and quality of Japanese porcelain production.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Fine Japanese Works of Art

September 20, 2022

Estimate: $12,000 – $14,000

Lot 43

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A rare Arita apothecary bottle, Edo period, late 17th century

A rare apothecary bottle produced in the Arita kilns during the late Edo period in the 17th century. This functional ceramic piece demonstrates the versatility and quality of Japanese porcelain production.

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

Related themes

Porcelain, Medicinal Use, Functional Ware, Japanese Ceramics, Arita Ware, Late Edo Period, Apothecary Bottle, 17th Century