An arita blue and white tripod strainer for the Chinese market
Edo Period, 18th/19th centuryThe blue and white bowl painted in the Kangxi style with a Western Chamber scene and figurative medallions on a diaper ground, the centre with floral-shape reticulation, the exterior with stylised floral sprays above the unglazed base with leaf-mark.22.5cm (8 7/8in) diam.