AN ARITA EWER AND COVER Edo period, late 17th century The rounded vessel resting on three short feet, decorated to the body in iron red, green, yellow, turquoise enamels and gilt with panels of orchids and entwined flowering chrysanthemum stems on an iron red hatch pattern ground, the cover with a kiku flowerhead, upright metal handle. 17.5cm (6 7/8in) high overall. (2). Footnotes: 江戶時代 十七世紀晚期 有田燒壺 Provenance: Collection of Soame Jenyns (1904-1976), then by descent within the family. Christie's London, 8th November 2018, lot 50. Published and Illustrated: Soame Jenyns, Japanese Porcelain, Faber & Faber, London, 1965, pl.40B. The Oriental Ceramic Society, Loan Exhibition of Japanese Porcelain, London, 1956, pl.no.238. Exhibited: Loan Exhibition of Japanese Porcelain, the Oriental Ceramic Society, the Arts Council Gallery, 28th March-28th April 1956. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: 'Bonhams' owns the 'Lot' either wholly or partially or may otherwise have an economic interest. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing