An Unusual Kutani Japanese Porcelain Bowl

Early 20th century, signed with four characters to underside "Matsunishiki dousei," additionally signed with three characters to interior of bowl, probably by the painter, the porcelain bowl is hand painted with snow-covered pine trees with bands and medallions of decorative motifs in gilt and iron red dispersed around the scene, the exterior of bowl is decorated with waves in iron red, a stunning art work.

H 4.75, Diameter 9.75 in.

Private Collection, Virginia

Good estate condition.