Ovoid with four parted bases. Decorated with gilding and enamel colours depicting frogs dressed in robes playing games, painting and playing musical instruments in a landscape setting with flowers and birds. Marked 'Kutani by Watatani' to bases. Height porcelain c. 34 cm.
Not tested for function. Lamp mounting glued to the porcelain.
The motif is a parody of "The Four Accomplishments," a classic Chinese literati theme that has been appreciated since the 13th century.