By Kozan, signed Kozan
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The tripod koro finely potted with tapering sides and two flared handles, decorated in bright polychrome enamels with rich gilt, featuring young boys in festive dress amongst ladies and men, evocative of the tango-no-sekku, the scenes arranged in long horizontal panels separated by two richly decorated panels to the sides, the cover with a gilt kiku finial and pierced three times with an inome (boar’s heart) design, the underside with neatly painted brocade bands against the creamy-white crackle glaze. Signed within a gilt cartouche KOZAN.
LENGTH 12.3 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with only very minor wear and rubbing to gilt.
Provenance: Estate of an Austrian collector, the collection was assembled in the 1980s – 1990s through purchases at Galerie Zacke and other specialized galleries in Vienna.
Traditionally, 'Children's Day' is celebrated in Japan on 5th May. The Tango-no-Sekku, or Boys' Festival is marked by special customs and observances focusing on the healthy growth and development of young boys.
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