Covered box in the shape of a bird

CultureJapanese

OriginArita, Japan

Date1680-1700

MediumPorcelain with overglaze enamels

DimensionsOverall: 1 7/8 × 1 11/16 × 3 1/4 in. (4.8 × 4.3 × 8.2 cm)

Markingsno mark

DescriptionModelled as a bird with red, yellow, green and blue enamel

Credit LinePromised Gift from the Macdonald Collection

Object numberT15.2.37a-b

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Japanese Porcelain

Collections

Status

Not on view

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