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A KAKIEMON ‘FLORAL’ VASE JAPAN, EDO PERIOD, LATE 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- porcelain and paulownia wood
the slender ovoid body divided into eight lobes, surmounted by a tall cylindrical neck, delicately painted to the exterior in underglaze-blue and overglaze-enamels, depicting leafy branches issuing red chrysanthemum and camellia blooms, the rim encircled by pendent lappets with foliate extensions, Japanese wood box
Provenance
Mayuyama & Co. Ltd, Tokyo.
Condition
There is a small 6mm crack to the rim and minute rim chips, glaze cracks to neck and wear to the enamel. There are also two firing cracks to the lower part of the body.
"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."