Lot 377

Three Japanese porcelain dishes in 'Kraak' style with everted rim decorated in underglaze blue, a central design of a vase containing peony with a butterfly above, within a petal-shaped border, the rim divided into further petal shape panels containing flowers and precious objects, five spur marks to the underside, Japan, Arita, second half 17th century. Literature: C.J.A. Jorg, Fine & Curious, Japanese Export Porcelain in Dutch Collections, Amsterdam, 2003, p.27, cat no. 6. -D. 32 cm, two dishes with a short hairline crack, 2 and 5 cm-