This is a pottery piece made in the southern part of China, commonly referred to as the "Han dynasty three colors" style. Its shape resembles that of a duck, and it is painted with yellow and green glazes, covering its body. The Han dynasty three colors were introduced to Japan as trading porcelain in the 16th century, and excavations have reported discoveries of such artifacts at Osaka Castle and other sites of Japanese feudal lords.
中国南部で焼かれた、いわゆる華南三彩の水注です。型成形で鴨のかたちにあらわし、黄色と緑の釉でからだを塗り分けています。華南三彩は16世紀に貿易陶磁として日本にもたらされ、首里城のほか、日本の戦国大名の館跡などからも出土が報告されています。
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