Imari porcelain whistle. Arita, Japan, late 17th C. Edo Period. Face
  • Imari porcelain whistle. Arita, Japan, late 17th C. Edo Period. Face
  • Imari porcelain whistle. Arita, Japan, late 17th C. Edo Period. Face
  • Imari porcelain whistle. Arita, Japan, late 17th C. Edo Period. Side
  • Imari porcelain whistle. Arita, Japan, late 17th C. Edo Period.
  • Imari porcelain whistle. Arita, Japan, late 17th C. Edo Period.
  • Imari porcelain whistle. Arita, Japan, late 17th C. Edo Period.
  • Imari porcelain whistle. Arita, Japan, late 17th C. Edo Period. Under

Imari porcelain whistle. Arita, Japan, late 17th C. Edo Period.

Rare Arita porcelain bird whistle, Japan, c. 1690, Edo Period. Taking the form of a reclining boy, resting his head in his hands. His tunic enamelled in Imari style, with flowers.
The whistle is blown through a slot in his feet, with the sound coming from his mouth.

Height: 3.7 cm,,1 1/2”.

Width: 7 cm, 2 3/4”.

Depth: 3.4 cm, 1 3/8”.

Condition: Minor scratches to the glaze. No damage. No restoration.