Lot 968 Nα

A Hirado okimono or ewer. Late 19th century

A Hirado okimono or ewer in shape of a blind musician, probably Semimaru unwrapping his biwa, the eboshi functioning as a lid and the headstock as the spout. Marked inside the lid: Yûgyokuen sei. Firing cracks to the head. Late 19th century.
Height 15 cm