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A Delightful Set of 3 Japanese Hirado Puppies
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A Delightful Set of 3 Japanese Hirado Puppies

1900 - 1920
Description

A very charming set of 3 Japanese Hirado puppies one standing and two seated a throughly lovely set

Physical Dimensions
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Japanese Hirado Porcelain Puppies to the 1900s.

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SA1174626
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Description
A very charming set of 3 Japanese Hirado puppies one standing and two seated a throughly lovely set
Height
6cm (2.36")
Width
9cm (3.54")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated these Japanese Hirado Porcelain Puppies to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1174626
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A set of three monochrome white glazed porcelain Japanese Hirado puppy figurines sculpted in seated and standing poses.
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Archive I A set of three monochrome white glazed porcelain Japanese Hirado puppy figurines sculpted in seated and standing poses.

A Delightful Set of 3 Japanese Hirado Puppies

Archive II A set of three monochrome white glazed porcelain Japanese Hirado puppy figurines sculpted in seated and standing poses. View II
Archive III A set of three monochrome white glazed porcelain Japanese Hirado puppy figurines sculpted in seated and standing poses. View III
Archive IV A set of three monochrome white glazed porcelain Japanese Hirado puppy figurines sculpted in seated and standing poses. View IV
Archive V A set of three monochrome white glazed porcelain Japanese Hirado puppy figurines sculpted in seated and standing poses. View V
Archive VI A set of three monochrome white glazed porcelain Japanese Hirado puppy figurines sculpted in seated and standing poses. View VI
Archive VII A set of three monochrome white glazed porcelain Japanese Hirado puppy figurines sculpted in seated and standing poses. View VII
Archive VIII A set of three monochrome white glazed porcelain Japanese Hirado puppy figurines sculpted in seated and standing poses. View VIII
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A set of three monochrome white glazed porcelain Japanese Hirado puppy figurines sculpted in seated and standing poses.
A delightful set of 3 Japanese Hirado puppies
Ref: SA1174626
A set of three monochrome white glazed porcelain Japanese Hirado puppy figurines sculpted in seated and standing poses.
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Hirado porcelain originates from the kiln region of Mikawachi in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, where production flourished during the Edo and Meiji periods. Initially reserved for the patronage of the local Matsura clan, Hirado wares became world-renowned for their exceptionally fine white clay body and intricate sculptural craftsmanship.

Authentic Hirado items are fashioned from high-purity kaolin porcelain clay, resulting in a dense, vitreous, and translucent white porcelain paste. Figures and okimono were carefully hand-modelled or press-moulded with crisp relief work, then coated in a clear, highly vitreous glaze before high-temperature firing.

Authentic Hirado pieces feature an extraordinarily pure, bright white paste with a smooth glaze free from heavy iron spots or coarse inclusions. Sculptural items display sharp detailing around facial features, paws, and musculature, often featuring delicate underglaze modelling or unglazed fired bases showing fine clay body texture.

Monochrome porcelain animal figures provide an elegant sculptural element when arranged as a group on a minimalist mantelpiece, side table, or within an open bookcase. Their clean white finish bridges contemporary aesthetic schemes with classical collector interest.

Clean glazed porcelain using a soft microfibre cloth slightly dampened with warm water and a mild detergent. Avoid harsh chemicals, abrasive pads, or submerging pieces with hollow interiors, as trapped moisture can degrade internal surfaces over time.
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