Owari ware: flowerpots
A — Purse-shaped flowerpot of fine Owari porcelain, partly covered
with the deep blue enamel peculiar to the ware, and decorated with
waves and birds. This piece is rather uncommon, on account of the
rich colours introduced on the cord round the neck and the small figures
which serve as feet. Height: 9 inches.
B — Flowerpot of fine Owari porcelain, consisting of two bodies; the
outer one of which is white, and perforated in imitation of a native
bamboo cage; the inner cylindrical body is covered with deep blue
enamel, with white storks wrought in relief. Height: 9 inches.
C — Highly-decorated flowerpot of fine Owari porcelain, enamelled
with deep blue, and ornamented with upright sprigs of the chrysanthemum,
carefully modelled in relief. The rim is decorated with butterflies,
placed at regular intervals. Height: 7⅞ inches.
D — Flowerpot of fine Owari porcelain, covered with the usual blue
enamel, and elaborately ornamented with waves, flying cranes, and
diagonal bands in white on which are painted blue dragons. This interesting
piece was acquired by H.M. Commissioners of the Exhibition of 1851,
at the International Exhibition of 1862. Height: 14 inches.
Lithograph, by Leveil, published 1875.
