A Large and rare Japanese Arita Baluster Jar
一件大型且稀有的日本有田青花瓶

Edo Period, Late 17th century, Japan
江戶時代，17世紀末，日本

Height: 41.5cm

This vase is painted in immitation of Chinese transitional Wucai porcelain, with a figurative scene inspired by Chinese legend. The imagery depicts the renowned Tang dynasty poet Li Bo (Li Bai) instructing the eunuch Gao Lishi to remove his boot in the imperial court—an episode reflecting Li Bo’s exalted status and unorthodox behavior at court.

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Japanese Porcelain by Soame Jenyns 1965 figure 117A