Lot 221
  • 221

A Meissen Kakiemon lobed dish, circa 1740

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Porcelain
  • 23.5cm., 9 1/4 in. diam.
painted in the Kakiemon style in the 'Gelber Löwe' pattern, and scattered flower sprigs, the shaped rim edged in brown, crossed swords mark in underglaze-blue,

Provenance

Acquired in Dublin in 1949.

Literature

This pattern is taken from a Japanese original. The history of the pattern is discussed at length by Julia Weber, Meißener Porzellane mit Dekoren nach ostasiatischen Vorbildern, Vol. II, Munich, 2013, pp. 265-274.

Condition

In overall good condition and appearance. There are two small patches of wear to the enamels, perhaps from stacking.
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