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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 PorcelainKakiemon
Status
Not on view
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