Lot 874
  • 874

Two pairs of Kakiemon porcelain bowls, Japan, early 18th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • porcelain
  • 13.5cm and 15.5cm. 5 1/4in and 6in.
one pair of shallow fluted form, the other pair with everted fluted rims, each painted in typical palette, picked out in gilding, with rocky vignettes of flowering chrysanthemum, the interior with further branches, the everted rims with a border of ruyi lappets,

Condition

One of the smaller bowls with tiny rim chip, some wear to gilding.
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