Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
In the shape of a fan and painted in underglaze blue with a shunga scene depicting an enamored couple. The reverse decorated with tall grasses, where also the loop for himotoshi is located. Three unglazed spots show how it was placed in the kiln, and the reverse rim unglazed and painted in brown.
HEIGHT 5.5 cm
Condition: Miniscule old firing crack. Very good condition. Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.