OCTAGONAL JAR, Porcelain with design of peony and camellia in overglaze enamels

On two sides of the body, designs of large camellias and peonies accompanying a taihu stone extend their branches spontaneously without being affected by the beveled surface. The impressive dynamism and brilliant colors of the design amply compensate for the warping of the mouth. The motif and modeling share common elements with the Kakiemon-style polychrome porcelain produced during the Enpo era (1673-81), though the clay body is not so refined. Such wares were made for export, known as export Imari ware, and this particular piece is said to had been housed in Europe for a long time.