A NABESHIMA POLYCHROME SAUCER DISH

Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1690-1760
Decorated with flowering mizu-aoi (a species of water hyacinth, monochoria korsakowii) floating over the surface of the dish, in underglaze blue, iron-red, green and yellow enamels, the underside painted in underglaze-blue with three groups of formalised flowerheads and scrolling foliage above a deep foot rim with a typical combed design. 5.6cm x 20cm x 20.5cm (2½in x 7 7/8in x 8in).
Footnotes:
For another dish with the identical design, see Imaizumi Imaemon, et al., Les Cadeaux au Shogun, Porcelaine Précieuse des Seigneurs de Nabeshima, Tokyo, Asahi Shinbunsha, 1997, p.146. no.64.
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No signs of restoration when examined under UV light.

A minute burst glaze bubble in the well at 12 '0 clock (possibly original to the firing process). A very faint abrasion (of approx. 1cm long) but original to the manufacture on top of the glazed surface along the mouth rim, at 2 '0 clock. A few minor scattered surface scratches in the well, visible only under strong light. General surface wear and other minor firing imperfections.