A 17th century blue and white Arita jug, c. 1670-1690. Ref: Two similar Japanese porcelain ewers are illustrated by Christiaan Jörg in Fine and Curious, Japanese Export Porcelain in Dutch Collections (Christian J.A. Jorg, Hotei Publishing, 2003. ISBN 90-74822-16-9) page 161, plate 182 and page 162, plate 183. Height 27 cm, width with handle 18 cm, diameter body 16 cm. Condition: A kiln flaw resulting in a star to the body, a hairline to the lower beginning of the handle and a small glaze scuff to the spout. Worldwide registered and insured shipping.