Two Figures of Seated Courtesans
Unknown artist, 1670–1690
Two seated female figures painted in Kakiemon-style overglaze enamel, typified by the use of bright enamel colours on a fine white porcelain body. Such work set a standard in the early 18th century for European porcelain manufacture and influenced Meissen, Chelsea, Worcester and Bow. Kakiemon-style wares, especially figures of this kind, were the costliest and most sought after of all Japanese ceramics exported to Europe.
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Title of artwork, date
Two Figures of Seated Courtesans, 1670–1690
Date supported
1980
Medium and material
Porcelain with overglaze enamel
Dimensions
26 cm
Grant
5500
Total cost
25000
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