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A BLUE GLASS CUP POSSIBLY KOREA, SILLA DYNASTY
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- blue glass and paulownia wood box
the deep flaring sides rising from a splayed foot to a gently lobed rim, decorated to the exterior with raised circular bosses, Japanese wood box; together with a blue glass sprinkler, Japanese wood boxes
Provenance
Mayuyama & Co. Ltd, Tokyo.
Exhibited
Cup:
Exhibition of Eastern Art. Celebrating the opening of the Gallery of Eastern Antiquities, Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo, 1968, cat. no 745.
Exhibition of Eastern Art. Celebrating the opening of the Gallery of Eastern Antiquities, Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo, 1968, cat. no 745.
Sprinkler:
Exhibition of Eastern Art. Celebrating the opening of the Gallery of Eastern Antiquities, Tokyo National Museum, Tokyo, 1968, cat. no 746.
Literature
Cup:
Ryūsen Shūhō. Sōgyō shichijū shūnen kinen/Mayuyama: Seventy Years, Tokyo, 1976, vol. 2, pl. 656.
Tokubetu tenkan toyo kodai galasu: Tozai kosho shi no shiten kara [Ancient glass from Orient: A point of view from the negotiation of East and West], Tokyo, 1980, pl. 250.
Ryūsen Shūhō. Sōgyō shichijū shūnen kinen/Mayuyama: Seventy Years, Tokyo, 1976, vol. 2, pl. 656.
Tokubetu tenkan toyo kodai galasu: Tozai kosho shi no shiten kara [Ancient glass from Orient: A point of view from the negotiation of East and West], Tokyo, 1980, pl. 250.
Sprinkler:
Ryūsen Shūhō. Sōgyō shichijū shūnen kinen/Mayuyama: Seventy Years, Tokyo, 1976, vol. 2, pl. 660.
Tokubetu tenkan toyo kodai galasu: Tozai kosho shi no shiten kara [Ancient glass from Orient: A point of view from the negotiation of East and West], Tokyo, 1980, pl. 252.
Condition
Cup: This is in good condition.
Sprinkler: This is in good condition, but has some light scratches to the sides.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."