Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain (3)

Decorated with a water landscape and floral patterns. Three spurmarks at the bottom, typical for Japanese porcelain. Diameter 30 cm. Excellent condition, no cracks or repairs. Only wear to the gilding.

Made in Chinese Wanli style. The back with the typical Arita spur marks. Very good condition. D. 31,5 cm. The blue in the pictures comes out a bit dark. The real color is lighter and softer.

These bottles were commissioned by the Dutch who had their trade base on the artificial island of Decima, Nagasaki. Made of porcelain and decorated in transfer technique. 'Japanschzoya'means: Japanese Soy, CPD stands for 'Compradoor Decima' and means: trader at Decima. The same text can be found in the round seal on the back. H. 17,5 cm. Excellent condition.