C.1710-1730 JAPANESE IMARI Gravy/Sauceboat.

A stunning early piece with a beautiful scalloped border.

The shape is inspired from the English silver forms of the same period with open spout at one end and a small handle at the other.

The interior is decorated with underglaze blue and hand painted overglaze enamels with gilt trim depicting peonies and grasses in a vase.

The exterior is decorated in underglaze blue with two panels depicting phoenix and formal flowers with gilt trim.

Reference: The sauceboat was exhibited in London, The British Museum "Porcelain For Palaces" The Fashion For Japan In Europe 1650-1750, July -November 1990.

John Ayers, Oliver Impey & J.V.M. page 226, plate 242.

In very fine condition, only showing very fine nibbling at spout last photo.

Measures 9 5" wide, 4.25" deep and 3" high.

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