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Pair of Bijin (Beauties)

CultureJapanese
OriginArita, Japan
PeriodEdo Period (1603-1868)
Datec.1690-1710
MediumPorcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall (G05.12.25.1): 14.5 x 6 cm (5 11/16 x 2 3/8 in.) Overall (G05.12.25.2): 5 3/4 x 1 15/16 in. (14.6 x 5 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionA pair of Bijin (a court beauty) figures, leaning backwards and slightly to one side. Their kimono are decorated in the Kakiemon style with black, iron-red, green and blue enamels with rectangular panels and stylised grasses. Pierced holes for metal mounting in Europe as a candelabra.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG05.12.25.1-2
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Japanese PorcelainKakiemon
Status
On view
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