Porcelain potiche painted in polychromy in shades of blue, coral red and gold; the rounded body is dominated by a lively decoration depicting a landscape enclosed in polylobate reserves with stylized houses, mountains and taihu rocks, all surrounded by delightful floral wreaths; other polylobate reserves enclose arabesque decorations in gold on a blue background, other reserves with delightful peonies; the lid, with an oblique brim and a domed cap, ends with a pommel in the guise of a Foo dog.
Japan, Arita kilns, 19th century
cm 50 h