HARA NAO 原菜央 (B.1984) A Serving Vessel, Amanokoja Heisei era (1989-2019), 2011 The humorous porcelain vessel and lid decorated in underglaze blue and red, supported on five animal feet, the body with applied animal masks, the interior modeled with another animal mask; with a tomobako (wood storage box) painted in colors with three lion-demons, sealed Hara Nao 7 7/8 x 7 3/4in (20 x 19.7cm) high, with cover Footnotes: Provenance Gallery Utsuwakan The name Amanokoja refers to miniature ceramic items used as to hold small objects such as brushes or chopsticks. They often feature playful or mischievous designs related to the mythological Amanojaku, a contrarian spirit in Japanese folklore. Here, Hara has imbued a classical Persian form with a modern, anime-like sensibility. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing