Lot 86: A Pair of Shibata Tenmoku-Kiku Japanese Black & Gold Porcelain Jar and Dish

A pair of Shibata Tenmoku-Kiku Japanese black and gold porcelain items, comprising a lidded jar and a matching shallow, round dish. Both pieces are adorned with a lustrous black ground, intricately decorated in a multi-color palette of gold, bronze, pink, and green. The design depicts dense fields of chrysanthemums, various foliage, and slender reeds, with dragonflies visible on both the dish and the jar’s lid. The decorative style is consistent with traditional East Asian arts.
Jar height: 12 cm
Dish diameter: 26 cm