Monumental Japanese Porcelain Jar and Cover
Japan
Circa 1910-1920
By Shiroshima Iwataro
Signed Hizen Arita, Shiroshima Iwataro sei
Height 45 cm (17.75 in)
The jar and cover are boldly painted in coloured enamels and gilt with numerous overlapping palm leaves and red blossoms.
Shiroshima Iwataro developed his limestone glaze in 1892 and used it widely thereafter. He was awarded a silver medal at the Arita Ceramic Fair in 1896 and is mentioned in the Toki Daijiten (Dictionary of Ceramics).
Bibliograhy:
Toki Daijit