EditorialBlade inscribed by Iyonoj Munetsugu, Blade for a Sword (Katana), Japanese, earlymid-17th century, Saga Prefecture, Japanese, Steel, L. 41 in. (104.2 cm); L. of cutting edge 31 7/8 in. (80.8 cm); D. of curvature 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Sword Blades.
EditorialCovered Bowl: Imari Ware with Lid , 1800s. Japan, Saga Prefecture, Arita Kilns, 19th century. White porcelain with underglaze blue, overglaze enamel and gold decoration; diameter of lid: 5.1 cm (2 in.); with cover: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); cover: 0.5 cm (3/1...
EditorialBottle with "Southern Barbarians" Design, 1700s. Japan, Saga Prefecture, Arita Kilns, Edo Period (1615-1868). Arita ware, Imari type; porcelain with decoration in colored enamels and underglaze blue, overglaze enamels, and gold; overall: 55.9 cm (22 in.).
EditorialPlate with Vase of Peonies: Imari Ware, c. 1700. Japan, Saga Prefecture, Arita Kilns, Edo Period (1615-1868). Porcelain with decoration in underglaze blue overglaze, and gold; diameter: 24.8 cm (9 3/4 in.); overall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.).
EditorialVase: Imari Ware, 17th century. Japan, Saga Prefecture, Arita kilns, Edo Period (1615-1868). Porcelain with decoration in underglaze blue and colored enamels; overall: 55.3 cm (21 3/4 in.).