Japanese arita porcelain candlestick modelled as a seated bijin

Date	1710
Period	1600-1750, Edo period
Origin	Japanese
Medium	porcelain
Gallery	Cohen & Cohen

Description
Technical

A Japanese Imari figure of a reclining bijin, one hand supporting the body and the other raised and holding a sconce.

This appears to be a rare form with few other examples recorded. Most such figures are standing maidens and possibly this was intended to created a mantel garniture, sitting between a pair of the standing type.

Date: 1710
Period: 1600-1750, Edo period
Origin: Japanese
Medium: porcelain