Hirado Porcelain Playful Puppy Okimono

A fine Hirado okimono of a Playful puppy, late Edo (1603-1868)…
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A fine Hirado okimono of a Playful puppy, late Edo (1603-1868) or Meiji period (1868-1912), 19th century, delicately modelled as a puppy in refined white porcelain, with exceptionally fine incised fur throughout, the pupils painted with iron spots. Together with the tomobako (original Japanese wooden box) marked Hirado. 11 cm high, 13.5 cm wide

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  • Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.
  • Edo Period, Japan - The Edo period in Japan lasted from 1603 to 1868. During this time, Japan was ruled by the Tokugawa shogunate, a military government led by the Tokugawa family. The Edo period is characterized by a period of relative peace, stability, and economic growth, as well as by the development of a distinctive culture and society.

    During the Edo period, the capital of Japan was moved from Kyoto to Edo (modern-day Tokyo), and the country became increasingly isolated from the rest of the world. The shogunate implemented strict policies to maintain control, including the restriction of foreign trade and travel. However, despite this isolation, the Edo period saw significant cultural and artistic development, including the emergence of the ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition, the growth of Kabuki theater, and the flourishing of a vibrant merchant culture.

    The Edo period ended with the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which saw the collapse of the shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule.

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