Imari cup with people decoration Wanli mark 1750-80
September 2013 Auction by Far East Asian Art

Japanese Imari cup from the mid-Edo period (1750-80), decorated in underglaze blue as well as various overglaze enamels.

On the outside it is decorated with men and boys standing in a landscape; on the inside there is a stylised dragon.

The underside is marked "Dai Men Manreki nen sei", a spurious Chinese Ming Wanli mark.

Diameter 8 cm (3"), height 4.5 cm (2"), excellent state without, repairs, cracks or chips.