A CHARMING JAPANESE ARITA PORCELAIN 'LIMOENKANNETJE' OR LEMON JUICE EWER

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Late 17th century

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Oviform ewer with wide neck and pinched sprout, the curved handle placed at an angle to the sprout, decorated in underglaze blue with flowering plants, two flying birds and a roundel with the initial “L”, probably standing for 'limoen' (lemon).

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H. 10.8 cm

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Note:

Other small Arita ewers used at the dinner table of VOC officials are decorated with an “A” for azijn (vinegar), “O” for olie (oil) or “S” for soja (soy).