A RARE TEMARI-SHAPED HIRADO PORCELAIN NETSUKE WITH DRAGON Unsigned Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) Of spherical temari-shape, covered in a beautiful light-blue glaze, and carved with a design of a dragon amidst billowing clouds. Asymmetrical himotoshi. DIAMETER 2.9 cm Condition: Very good undamaged condition with typical glaze recesses, minor fritting, firing irregularities. Provenance: Estate of Guenter Kauth (1946-2016), Frankfurt am Main.