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AN ARITA DISH EDO PERIOD, CIRCA 1670–80 | AN ARITA DISH EDO PERIOD, CIRCA 1670–80
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 20 cm., 7 7/8 in. diam.
decorated in underglaze blue, depicting the scene known as Deshima Island with foreigners before a church
Condition
- It is in good condition.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Recent research has shown that it may illustrate the City of Gothenberg in Sweden, as illustrated by Erik Dahlbergs in Suecia Antiqua et Hodierna, published in 1709. The print depicts the Kuarnberget windmill and the King's Gate, identifiable here For a similar example and a Chinese version, see Soame Jenyns, Japanese Porcelain, (London, 1965), pl. 19A (i) and (ii).