A set of five Ao-Kutani palette rhombus form mukozuke. Hydrangea and butterfly decoration in blue, teal, chartreuse, aubergine and yellow enamels. The verso with chidori and waves in green outside the foot and yellow with green Fuku mark inside the foot. Uncommon to encounter an original set of five still together. Good condition with varying states of kiln residue. Probably mid 19th century (post Yoshidaya). Each length just over 7 inches. Each width just over 6 inches. Each height from foot just over 1 inch.

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