Kyoto, Japan
Edo (1603-1868) or Meiji (1868-1912) Period, c. mid 19th century
Of diminutive size in pinch-potted stoneware, with an incised waka poem around the sides and signature following the waka. 4cm high, 6cm diameter. Provenance: John Walker Collection, Kyoto.
The poem translating as:
Yearly refreshing their youth...
how long have they
lived in the world?
Princess pines
on the shores of Suminoe.
Translation courtesy of The Rengetsu Foundation Project (rengetsu.org), poem 818
Cat. 701
Kyoto, Japan
Edo (1603-1868) or Meiji (1868-1912) Period, c. mid 19th century
Of diminutive size in pinch-potted stoneware, with an incised waka poem around the sides and signature following the waka. 4cm high, 6cm diameter. Provenance: John Walker Collection, Kyoto.
The poem translating as:
Yearly refreshing their youth...
how long have they
lived in the world?
Princess pines
on the shores of Suminoe.
Translation courtesy of The Rengetsu Foundation Project (rengetsu.org), poem 818
Cat. 701
