Unusual porcelain bowl in the shape of a double gourd with two separate compartments. The larger section is for washing brushes; the small section may be used as a brush holder.
The outside of the large bowl is decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with pavilions in a landscape with mountains and a river. The edge is faceted and painted with cloud-like shapes. The outside of the smaller section is decorated with stylized flowers. Ribbed knob on top (19-petaled chrysanthemum).
Hizen ware, Arita style, Japan, 19th century
H 4 x L 10.5 x D 7 in.
Glaze crazing on outside and inside. Inside the crazing is better visible due to usage.
Few short and thin glaze cracks from the edge of the larger vessel running down, crackle darkened commensurate with use, otherwise fine condition
